Temporary Fire Technology Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Announcement Information
Posting Number
Title
Fire Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) First Responders Center
Campus Location
Career & Technology Center
Start Date
Essential Functions of Position
At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.
An equity-minded individual is a person who:

1. Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
2. Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
3. Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
4. Supports institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive teaching and learning environments; and
5. Strategically builds support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities.

Fresno City College seeks leaders who value placing the student at the center of everything we do, mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment. Leaders should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Fresno City College.
The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.
Under the general direction of the Director of the Fire Academy, the Fire Technology Instructor will provide instruction in Fire Technology in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed. The instructor will be responsible for:

• Providing academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses;
• Assessing and developing cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings;
• Advising and instructing students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills;
• Assessing student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Referring students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate;
• Observing and evaluating student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations;
• Providing feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours;
• Planning and organizing instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals;
• Implementing the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record;
• Maintaining current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes;
• Preparing and submitting data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner;
• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching fire technology;
• Communicating effectively with students and staff and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Evaluating and selecting instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty;
• Ordering instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery;
• Revising and updating course content and materials of-instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Updating syllabi;
• Collaborating with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course in curriculum and program development;
• Providing input into the development of student learning outcomes;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Participating in articulation and matriculation related activities;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; and State Fire Training (SFT) / International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) / Pro Board Fire Instructor one (1); or Fire and Emergency Services Instructor one (1); or National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators Instructor one (1) certifications;

or

• Associate degree and six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; and State Fire Training (SFT)/International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)/Pro Board Fire Instructor one (1); or Fire and Emergency Services Instructor one (1); or National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators Instructor one (1) certifications;

or

• A valid California Community College Credential; and State Fire Training (SFT)/International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)/Pro Board Fire Instructor one (1); or Fire and Emergency Services Instructor one (1); or National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators Instructor one (1) certifications;

or

• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

(Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)
Desirable Qualifications

• Related work and professional experience;
• Office of State Fire Marshalls (OSFM) Skills Evaluator or Lead Evaluator qualification;
• On-line teaching certification through Fresno City College;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
• Experienceand skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours

For more information on salary and benefits, please refer to the SCCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement
Selection Procedure
The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should there be an interest in your application, the hiring department will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview.
Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. Start dates may vary. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application. Your application will remain on file for 18 months. If you are not interviewed/selected for a position within the 18 months and still wish to pursue employment, a new application will be required.
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably. SCCCD EEO Plan
Additional Information
Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.
Additional Information about the Position
FIRE TECHNOLOGY
Fresno City College (FCC) Fire Academy was founded in 1992 by Mike Collins, Retired Battalion Chief with the City of Fresno Fire Department.
FCC Fire Academy is rated as one of the best Fire Academies in the State of California. The program is an Accredited Fire Academy by the State of California and is also an Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) through the California State Fire Marshal's office.
It is designed to prepare students for initial employment in the field of Fire Technology. It also prepares students for upper division course work towards a bachelor's degree.
FCC Institutional Research Site
Open Date
05/03/2018
Close Date
Closing Time
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link
https://scccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2106