It’s no secret that Moraine Park Technical College has top-notch instructors helping to fuel our workforce with the skills our industry needs today and in the future; however, our behind-the-scenes employees set the foundation for the College and students. Each employee at the College is an integral part of the Moraine Park mission, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. 

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a a full-time Fire Protection Technician Instructor at our brand new facility in Horicon. This position is responsible for the multiple modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet workforce needs in our newly developed Fire Protection Associate Degree program. This position will instruct in courses in the Fire Protection Technician and the EMT program.

The successful candidate will have an an Associate degree in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) or willing to obtain an Associate Degree from an accredited program. When applicable, progress toward an Associate Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the third year of employment. Applicants must have two years of paid work experience, including one year within the past five years (related to the program being taught).  

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Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Assist with student recruitment and proactively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Engage in internal and external College meetings and activities.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices. Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies. Complete all required training.
• Assist with mentoring faculty.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in industry. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources, as needed

Experience & Qualifications (in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Must have performed the following job duties:
     o Operation as a Fire Fighter (Full Time or Volunteer)
     o Operating in EMS Profession at an EMT level or higher
     o Fire Suppression
     o Hazardous Materials Mitigation
     o Fire Protection Systems
     o Fire Prevention
     o Proficiency in the use of Fire and EMS tools, equipment and terminology
• Certified at NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level I.
• Current Wisconsin certification as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver/Operator-Pumper
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or willing to obtain within six months of hire.
• Fire Inspector Certification, or able to obtain within first year.
• Certification with the National Registry as EMT or higher.
• Presently licensed or eligible for licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as an Emergency Medical Services Instructor II, or willing to obtain within six months of hire.
• Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications:
• Certification as an NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level II.

Other Position Requirements:
• Must satisfactorily complete health screen requirements, which may include criminal background check, drug test and/or verification of immunizations.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
• This position may require teaching and/or travel to other MPTC (Moraine Park Technical College) campus locations, client/contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections (DOC) institutions.

Hiring Range: $61,430-$71,259 (pending board approval)-178-day faculty contract in the academic year

Starting: August 11, 2025

Workplace Flexibility: Open Campus

Travel: Frequent travel to our Fond du Lac and West Bend campuses.

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.