Fire Technology Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

Solano Community College seeks qualified Fire Technology instructors to teach courses in Spring 2027. This is a part-time position that may involve teaching clinical and/or lecture courses during the day, evening, or weekends, at other campus sites, in large classes, and through distance learning. Instructors may use multiple teaching methodologies and are expected to maintain subject-matter currency, develop and revise curriculum, and use computer and multimedia technology.

Instructors participate in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities, recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities, and assessment of student learning outcomes. They must communicate professionally and work effectively with others. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences and/or Director of Nursing. Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty teaching an assignment of 40% or more in fall and/or spring semesters, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Applicants must submit complete applications and supporting materials by the deadline. Finalists will undergo reference checks, and interviews may include a teaching demonstration. Candidates are responsible for interview travel costs. The College may re-advertise or delay filling the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of full-time or volunteer occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the courses taught; or an associate’s degree and at least three years of such experience. Equivalent combinations may be considered; candidates should request and submit an application for equivalence with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• All degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an approved credentialing service.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to work effectively with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and academic and vocational goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum.
• Computer knowledge and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Commitment to the Solano Community College mission.
• Knowledge of fire science and fire protection principles, including fire behavior, combustion, fire dynamics, suppression systems, and fire prevention.
• Knowledge of fire service operations, including incident command, emergency response, fireground operations, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, including identification, handling, containment, emergency response, and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and life-safety practices, including inspections, code enforcement, fire investigations, and public education.
• Knowledge of applicable fire codes, standards, and regulations, including relevant NFPA, OSHA, California fire code, and state and local requirements.
• Knowledge of emergency medical response principles and the relationship between fire service operations, EMS, and other emergency services.
• Knowledge of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE), including appropriate use, maintenance, and safety considerations.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices relevant to firefighters and emergency responders.
• Knowledge of current fire-service trends, technologies, and emerging practices, including wildland/urban interface response, technical rescue, fire investigation, and incident management.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Fire Technology courses.
• Teach at other campus sites; teach day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance-learning courses; and use multiple teaching methodologies.
• Maintain subject-matter currency and develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology and participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Communicate professionally and work effectively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences and/or Director of Nursing.
• Teach fire technology concepts through lectures, demonstrations, laboratory activities, simulations, and hands-on training.
• Effectively operate and demonstrate fire service equipment and training systems in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with varied educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

• Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty who teach a 40% assignment or more in fall and/or spring semesters, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time