Advanced Training for the Chief Fire Officer

(ATCFO)

Contract Instructor

Prospective ATCFO Contract Instructor:

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of The Chancellor’s Fire/EMS/Safety Center staff are seeking those interested in potentially serving as a Contract Instructors for our Advanced Training for the Chief Fire Officer (ATCFO) courses. Only a very limited number of new appointments are made to the ATCFO courses being delivered in the off-campus program.

ATCFO PROGRAMS INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES

You must submit a resume and any other documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the qualification criteria for each course for which you wish to be considered. A separate application package must be submitted for each course. All application packages are to be sent to the following address: Fire/EMS/Safety Center, ATCFO Contract Instructor Selection, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 100-B, St. Paul, MN 55108-5265. Upon receipt of your application, it will be reviewed by the appropriate Training Specialist who will notify you in writing of its status within 45 working days of receipt.

If it is determined that you meet the qualifications for a given course your name will be added to the contract instructor source data base.

Please note that some courses have unique sections, each requiring a specialized type of experience. The Qualification Statement should indicate the specific section for which applied.

Age

Age is not a factor, however, the instructor must be mature enough to relate well with a wide range of adult learners.

Experience

It is important that the instructor have sufficient experience in the subject area to relate to the students. It is even more important that the instructor have proven successful teaching experience which is necessary to properly deliver the subject in an organized professional manner.

Education

Education requirements are specified for each course.

FIRE 1550: Leadership for the Chief Officer, 2 credits 32 hours

FIRE 1552: Human Resource Development, 2 credits 32 hours

FIRE 1554: Community Risk Reduction, 1 credit 16 hours

FIRE 1556: Operations for the Chief Officer, 5 credits 80 hours

References

All applicants should supply three references from persons who are knowledgeable about their character as well as their teaching ability. All contract instructors are required to work with Fire/EMS/Safety Center staff and faculty and other contract instructors. Their ability to work with others in a structured teaching environment and to follow instructions and lesson plans will be a trait that is verified through references and observation. One reference letter should be from the department or agency head in the instructor's organization or certifying organization.

Certification

It is desirable that applicants be certified through:

• an established training organization or association;
• having successfully completed the National Fire Academy’s former Fire Service Instructional Methodology course;
• or have completed an Instructional Methods course from a college or university.

Note:

In order to be retained, contract instructors must perform well in all aspects of their responsibilities to include both on and off the “platform” duties. Administrative duties are required beyond normal teaching responsibilities. Other duties are explained in the contract statement of work which is included in each course package.

Any questions concerning the application process may be directed to Warren R. Jorgenson at (320) 231-5454. Again, thank you for your interest in the ATCFO contract instructor process.

Sincerely,

Warren R. Jorgenson
Statewide Fire Training Coordinator
Office of The Chancellor
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
1000 SW Kandiyohi Ave. Willmar, MN 56201-3163

320-894-5071 - Cell
320-231-5454 - District Office Call anytime
320-231-5454 - Fax

wrjorgen@tds.net

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