Professor, Pre-Service Firefighter Program – St. Lawrence College – 2026

• Job ID: ACAD-26/27-008
• Location: Brockville
• Deadline: May 27, 2025
• Job Type: Faculty
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Department: School of Health, Wellness & Community Services
• Number of Positions: 1
• Duration: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

St. Lawrence College is seeking experienced and motivated professionals who share St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.

St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a full-time basis with experience and expertise in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Training program.

 This position will be primarily located at the Brockville Campus; however, Professors must be willing to teach, as needed, at our Campuses in Kingston, Brockville or Cornwall. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience and individual learning preferences;
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience.
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning.
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future.
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program and interdisciplinary teams as well as internal and external partners.
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practic

1. Education: Post-secondary diploma in Fire Services, Fire Protection Engineering, Pre-Service Firefighting or a discipline relevant to firefighting. Completion of the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Trainer/Facilitator program. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Fire Service Instructor II certified. Certificates in Fire Service Operations (Hazmat, Ice Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Auto Extrication, etc.). Certified Canadian Red Cross Professional Responder Instructor.
2. Experience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in the fire service. Non-active professionals shall have a documented eight hours of annual recertification/refresher training.
3. Industry, Knowledge and Skills: Sound knowledge of total fire department operations is essential. Job related experience pertaining to the program curriculum, such as fire behavior, chemistry of combustion, firefighter safety, survival and communications, environmental protection, rescue operations, etc. 
4. Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.  
5. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.   
6. A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
7. Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
8. A proven track record of life-long learning.
9. A demonstrated commitment to putting “students’ first”.
10. Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they have received on their resume.
11. A global mindset, and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
12. An understanding of the Ontario college system is preferred.
13. Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of: Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging.

Candidates seeking full time faculty positions with the college will be required to demonstrate the ability to design, facilitate and assess learning in accordance with adult learning principles and universal design in learning (UDL). An ongoing commitment to professional learning will be expected.

Successful candidates are expected to have their own reliable internet connection, and the ability to teach on campus or remotely, as may be required. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software will be required in this role. Professors are also expected to possess or develop proficiency in the use of a Learning Management Software (LMS) to a degree that meets academic standards.

All new full-time Professors will engage in the "Contemporary Educators Program" as part of their onboarding and orientation to teaching at St. Lawrence College. This Program is designed to provide new faculty with a strong theoretical foundation of teaching and learning, the teaching tools and strategies required for teaching in a contemporary and modern learning institution, and will provide new faculty with a sense of professional community and a teaching and learning network. The program models St. Lawrence's culture of innovation teaching and learning and SLC's vision of "student's first" and experiential learning opportunities..

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration. Details will be provided when interviews are scheduled.

Salary & Terms

Salary; $77,153.00 - $133,752.00 per annum: salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Posted Date: May 11, 2026
• Closing Date: May 27, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at St. Lawrence College. This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

The College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.