Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,506 per year
Posted: October 21, 2025
Application Due: November 3, 2025
Category: Fire Science
Location: Clatsop Community College, Astoria, Oregon

About Clatsop Community College

Located in beautiful Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Clatsop Community College is a vibrant two-year institution serving northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. The College is known for its supportive, student-centered environment and commitment to community engagement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated full-time Maritime Technology Instructor to join our team. This 174-day faculty position offers opportunities for summer teaching and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a scenic, historic coastal community.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President of Nursing, Allied Health, and Public Safety, the instructor will teach classroom and laboratory courses in Fire Science and Maritime Fire Science, provide academic advising, and collaborate with faculty and college leadership to advance program excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction that aligns with the standards of agencies such as the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Maritime Center.

• Provide instruction through various modalities, including live, online, hybrid, and HyFlex formats.

• Conduct training sessions in the MERTS Fire Science labs, Fire Response and Research Center (Burn Building), and in field environments.

• Be available for instruction during flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, assess, and revise curriculum, learning outcomes, and program goals, ensuring compliance with FESHE standards.

• Evaluate student performance using appropriate assessment tools and assign grades per college policies.

• Facilitate student evaluations of teaching effectiveness.

• Advise up to 20 students each term pursuing certificates or degrees in emergency services, fire science, or maritime science.

• Participate in academic policy development, committee work, and college service activities as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Maintain regular office hours to support student success.

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of fire training facilities and equipment in collaboration with the Fire Science Instructional Assistant.

• Promote Fire Science and Maritime Fire Science programs through community outreach, recruitment events, and regional advisory committee meetings (minimum three annually).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of verifiable professional experience in the fire science field;
  OR seven (7) years of professional work experience in fire science.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Physically capable of instructing while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for extended periods.

• Candidates hired without an associate’s degree must earn one within three years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous post-secondary teaching experience.

• Associate’s degree in Fire Science.

• Industry certifications such as:

  • NFPA Firefighter I or equivalent

  • Instructor I

  • Apparatus Operator

  • ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

  • USCG/NMC Approved Basic or Advanced Maritime Firefighting

• Experience or training in maritime firefighting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Instructional methods that support student achievement in fire science education.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Effective presentation and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in computer applications such as electronic scheduling, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and word processing.

• Ability to design and implement performance-based assessment tools.

• Experience using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Abilities:

• Develop valid and reliable student assessments.

• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Manage time, prioritize tasks, and organize workload efficiently.

Working Conditions

The position requires tolerance of fire simulation conditions, including:

• Climbing stairs and operating firefighting equipment safely.

• Wearing full fire gear and SCBA for extended periods.

• Working in dark, smoky, or heated environments.

• Handling heavy water hoses and performing under physically demanding conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clatsop Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports equitable access to education and employment opportunities for all individuals.