Director/Instructor, Public Safety Training

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Director/Instructor, in the Public Safety Service Programs. The Director/Instructor, Public Safety Training is a 12-month, full-time staff position within the Department of Human Services and Public Safety. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Dean of Public Safety Services.

• The development, delivery, and management of specialized and state mandated training for public safety personnel within Durham and Orange counties.

• Acts as a mentor, coordinator, and facilitator for the Public Safety faculty while carrying out the vision, mission, and goals of the College.

• Maintains a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork that is equitable in the Public Safety programs, and actively supports the growth and development of both the curriculum and continuing education programs.

• Ensures the availability of quality learning opportunities for students and is the first line of support for student complaints and grievances.

• Responsible for teaching 6 credit hours and/or 96 contact hours, curriculum development, faculty assignments, course scheduling, program review, developing student learning outcomes/assessments, student advising, and scheduling, professional development, institutional committee service, community service, and community relations.

• Supervisor and administrator over the full-time and adjunct faculty in the Public Safety pathways. Including the development of contracts, service agreements, and completion of monthly payroll.

• Assist the 911 Training Coordinator and supervise the delivery and compliance of Commission-approved programs.

• Assist the CPR Training Coordinator and supervise the delivery and compliance of AHA-approved programs

• Contracts and administers specialized criminal justice, fire, rescue, and emergency management continuing education training to meet the needs of local and state departments.

• Serves as a liaison for students and Public Safety agencies within the service area with the College.

• Responsible for the oversight and compliance of North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshall Commission-based programs and file compliance.

• Prepare an annual master schedule of course offerings that meet the needs of the program, students, and area fire & rescue, emergency management, and 911 agencies, ensuring that the instructional resources of the institution are being utilized efficiently and effectively and that its mission is being met.

• Prepare and administer the program budgets, regularly monitor the status of expenditures, maintain necessary records, and file reports.

• Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks assigned by the Dean or Chief Academic Officer in meeting the institution's needs.

• Must complete mandatory training. 

UPDATED 06/25/2024

Minimum Qualifications:

N.C. State Fire Marshall's Office, N.C. State Office of Emergency Medical Services or N.C. Criminal Justice Training & Standards Division qualified instructor certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 18+ graduate hours in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Preferred Work Experience:

One-year post-secondary teaching experience

Four years of experience as a public safety professional preferably in a Fire Department, or with an Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Service, or 911 Agency.

• Experience with program review and student learning outcomes assessment

• Experience designing, developing, implementing, teaching, and evaluating seated, Web-enhanced, and online classes

• Familiarity with online course management systems (CMS), such as Canvas

• Demonstrated ability to supervise program faculty in a diverse and collegial environment.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize current instructional technology

• Demonstrated understanding of the educational needs of the Durham Technical Community College service area.

• Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective communication and interpersonal relations across departmental lines, with associates, the public safety community, the higher education community, and the public.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.

• Good eye/hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours:

At least a 40-hour work week as determined by the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the duties, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half-day work weeks.