Fire Technology Coordinator

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The faculty member shall be responsible for the coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member. Coordinator duties may include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Dean/Associate Dean in developing, evaluating and implementing the Fire Technology and Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center (SRPSTC) training programs. Adhering to the standards of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training. Program and course planning, organizing, scheduling, certification, and preparing, reviewing, and tracking student testing procedures. Assisting with articulation and developing, reviewing, revising, and improving curricula. Maintaining program documentation and preparing Career and Technical Education (CTE) reports. Administering program budgets, equipment and supplies with the ability to forecast department needs and establish goals and objectives. Preparing Perkins and Strong Workforce reporting. Facilitating SRPSTC Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) certifications Supporting instructional quality, program continuity, and compliance with state regulatory agencies. Developing and participating in a robust Fire Technology Advisory Committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the industry, certification and the community. Participating in hiring committees. Onboarding and orienting of new Fire Technology faculty to their assignment and obligations. Serving as a resource for Fire Technology faculty. Participating in peer review teams. Participating in program reviews and annual unit plans. Participating in professional activities. Coordinating with other Fire Technology faculty in the college system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program assessment. Collaborating with various public service entities and other college programs regarding academic and career pathways. Utilizing technology, including computers, computer software, internet, email and multimedia. Assessing student learning outcomes and completing program review. Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques of effective instruction. Representing the Fire Technology program at various campus/off-campus events. Supporting the Mission and Vision of America River College to “transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education Other duties as assigned Performing other duties as assigned. Instructional assignment may include but are not limited to instruction of the following courses as part of the assigned instructional load or on an overload basis: FT 110 - Fire Apparatus FT 130 - Fire Company Organization and Management FT 141 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services FT 170 - Fire Investigation FT 180 - Rescue Practices FT 190 - Fire Tactics and Strategy FT 192 - Wildland Fire Control FT 295 - Independent Studies in Fire Technology FT 298 - Work Experience in Fire Technology FT 300 - Fire Protection Organization FT 301 - Fire Prevention Technology FT 302 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems FT 303 - Building Construction for Fire Protection FT 304 - Fire Behavior and Combustion FT 305 - Firefighter Safety and Survival FT 310 - Fire Service Hydraulics FT 320 - Hazardous Materials FIRE 1500 - Firefighter 1 Academy FIRE 1507 - Firefighter 2 Academy American River College seeks employees who: Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR , any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent
All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
All degrees must be from an accredited institution, completed by January 1, 2027.
Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a California recognized fire agency.
Possession of a California Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certification.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Equivalency Determination Request Form ( if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements )
Copies of California Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 certifications
Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered.
Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency.
If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
Transcripts must clearly identify the institution's name, degree title, major and/or certifications.
Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
Assessing student learning outcomes
Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
Continuing professional development
Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member
Assisting the Dean/Associate Dean in developing, evaluating and implementing the Fire Technology and Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center (SRPSTC) training programs
Adhering to the standards of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training
Program and course planning, organizing, scheduling, certification, and preparing, reviewing, and tracking student testing procedures
Assisting with articulation and developing, reviewing, revising, and improving curricula
Maintaining program documentation and preparing Career and Technical Education (CTE) reports
Administering program budgets, equipment and supplies with the ability to forecast department needs and establish goals and objectives
Preparing Perkins and Strong Workforce reporting
Facilitating SRPSTC Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP) certifications
Supporting instructional quality, program continuity, and compliance with state regulatory agencies
Developing and participating in a robust Fire Technology Advisory Committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the industry, certification and the community
Participating in hiring committees
Onboarding and orienting of new Fire Technology faculty to their assignment and obligations
Serving as a resource for Fire Technology faculty
Participating in peer review teams
Participating in program reviews and annual unit plans
Participating in professional activities
Coordinating with other Fire Technology faculty in the college system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program assessment
Collaborating with various public service entities and other college programs regarding academic and career pathways
Utilizing technology, including computers, computer software, internet, email and multimedia
Assessing student learning outcomes and completing program review
Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques of effective instruction
Representing the Fire Technology program at various campus/off-campus events
Supporting the Mission and Vision of America River College to “transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education
Performing other duties as assigned