Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology - School of Public Safety - Modesto Junior College 2025-2026

Yosemite Community College District•Modesto, CA

52d•$78 - $128

About The Position

The successful candidate will join a Fire Technology department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional experience related to the assignment OR Associate Degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject OR the equivalent.
Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
Enthusiasm for the learning process.
Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.
Education and/or experience in teaching in Fire Technology.
Current knowledge of the needs of pre-service and in-service Fire Technology students.
Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
Experience in the Fire Service.
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support traditionally underserved students;
Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and public agencies in the coordination of fire training activities.
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Fire Technology, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students' lives, interests, and communities;
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
Ability to work effectively in a close, collaborative team environment with agency partners, other faculty, and college staff.

Responsibilities

Teaching lower division college courses in Fire Technology, advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations, and informing students of their academic progress.
Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.