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FIRE SERVICE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool
- College
- Bates Technical College
- City
- Tacoma, Washington
- Where you’d teach
- On campus
- Job type
- Part-time
- Pay
- $56.20 an hour
- Degree
- IFSAC Firefighter 1 & 2, Instructor 1 certification (preferred: Bachelor's in Fire Science or related field)
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Closes
- open until filled
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Salary $56.20 Hourly Location South Campus - 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA Job Type Adjunct Job Number 26-033 Department Instruction Opening Date 08/18/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits SUMMARY Under the direction of the full time Fire Service Training Instructor (Program Lead), The Fire Service Training Adjunct Instructor is responsible for providing competency-based training in all entry-level requirements according to nationally recognized standards, preparing students in a manner that supports successful program graduates for careers in public service as fire fighters. This is an Adjunct faculty position ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES Essential Functions Use effective teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional employment. Manage the classroom in a manner that ensures a suitable learning environment by upholding clear workplace behavior expectations for students. Ensure that appropriate safety practices are always used, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition.
Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures. Non-Essential/Other Functions Establish and maintain respective industry professional relationships. Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. Occasionally provide substitute class coverage for other instructors in same or related trades Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Industry specific certification such as International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) FireFighter 1 & 2, Instructor 1 Five (5) years of recent, gainful fire service employment. Prior teaching in a professional technical environment including fire department instruction, must have working experience in all phases of work pertaining to the industry Allowable Substitution If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field Emergency medical technician (EMT) certification Current or previous certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification Prior teaching in a professional technical environment EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7102, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits. Medical/Dental Plans Medical Plans Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents. Dental Plans Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include: Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan Vision Plans Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include: Davis Vision by MetLife EyeMed MetLife Vision Retirement Plans Faculty and Exempt Positions Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
Click here to compare the two plans. Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans. SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates: Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates: Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates: Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary Classified Positions Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
Click here to compare the two plans. PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates: Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates: Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect. Term Life Insurance Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee.
Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of $240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen. Other Optional Benefits AFLAC Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association American Fidelity – Short-Term Disability Fully Effective Employees – Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan Leaves and Holidays Vacation Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible. Sick Leave Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
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