Part-Time Fire Protection Technology Instructor Pool

Requisition Details

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Fire Protection Technology Instructor (Pool)

Position IDCampus

Mission College

Position Summary Information

Definition

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The instructional assignment is in the discipline of Fire Technology with a special emphasis on teaching Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) classes and California State Fire Marshal courses.

The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191 - $52,297 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education - Possess any one of the following:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience: OR
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR
• A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

ADDITIONAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: • The successful candidate may be expected to obtain and maintain additional teaching certifications as required relating to California State Fire Marshal and/or California State Training Institute.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications: • Experience teaching in an approved Firefighter 1 Academy

• Registered instructor with California State Fire Training
• Experience with developing or revising Fire Tech curriculum
• Previous experience as an EMT instructor
• Career experience as a firefighter/fire officer
• Skills Evaluator or Lead Skills Evaluator through State Fire Training

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following: • Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.

• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at . 5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Other DutiesApplication Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION: • Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: • A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application;

• Resume;
• Unofficial copies of transcripts;
• Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

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