Instructor of Fire Protection Services

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13749273 Instructor of Fire Protection Services Category: Faculty Positions Department: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION Locations: Macomb, IL APPOINTMENT: Associate Faculty appointment beginning January 2027 RESPONSIBILITIES: The School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) invites applications for a full-time Instructor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in fire protection and related fire science fields; advise and mentor students; and contribute to school, college, and university service. Teaching & Instruction - Deliver high-quality instruction in LEJA Fire Science courses, including core and elective offerings, in both traditional and online formats. - Develop and revise curriculum that reflects current theory and practice in fire protection services. - Assist with administration, organization, and supervision of the program. - Continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program. - Utilize inclusive, student-centered pedagogies and integrate real-world applications into the classroom. - Orientation/training and supervision of capstone field internship. - Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students regarding academic planning and career goals. - Maintain all national and state certifications. Scholarship & Research - Encourage but not required to conduct scholarly research. Service - Participate in school, college, and university committees and initiatives. - Engage in professional service through involvement in academic associations, community outreach, and partnerships with fire agencies. - Contribute to recruitment, retention, and program development efforts. - Assist with Fire protection student recruitment and retention activities. RANK & SALARY: Instructor, non-tenure track, 9-month appointment. $6,667 per month. Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications - Graduate degree (MS, MA, or equivalent) in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. - A minimum of five (5) years firefighting experience. - Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level. - Commitment to excellence in teaching and student success. Preferred Qualifications - Rank of Captain or higher. - Professional experience in firefighting, arson investigation, and EOP design . - Evidence of successful teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. - Experience with online instruction and modern educational technology. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-ranting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. Additional Information: THE UNIVERSITY: About WIU Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region. WIU-Macomb, IL : Western's traditional, residential main campus offer