Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

South Lake Tahoe (CA)

On-site

USD 964,000 - 1,295,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) invites adjunct instructors to join the Fire Science program and develop opportunities for students to thrive as scholars and community members. Courses may be taught in day, evening, or online formats, on a quarterly basis, with home internet access required to maintain contact with students.

The ideal candidate embraces equity-minded, culturally responsive teaching, cross-campus collaboration, and transparent decision-making in a diverse learning

Qualifications

All faculty must meet state-adopted minimum qualifications or locally established equivalencies.
Review minimum qualifications handbook from CCC Chancellor’s Office.
Equivalency may be considered with conclusive evidence.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned Fire Science courses as directed by the Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction.
Engage in equity-focused, student-centered teaching practices.
Collaborate across disciplines and campuses to support program goals.
Contribute to a community-serving educational environment.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Culturally responsive teaching

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Student-centered teaching

Anti-racist pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators Certificate

Job description

California's Premier Destination Community College

Lake Tahoe Community College ( LTCC ) welcomes adjunct instructors who are able to teach in the Fire Science discipline and illustrate a commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

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 based on departmental need on a quarter-by-quarter basis.
Applicant will secure and maintain home internet access during the duration of their employment to ensure regular and consistent contact with students.

Lake Tahoe Community College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody its commitment to diversity BP 7100 by:

actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity;
committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;
promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and
demonstrating a commitment to an environment where all students achieve their goals and have access to equitable resources and opportunities.

The ideal candidates for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices both in and out of the classroom. LTCC strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate is able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to utilize culturally responsive teaching and pedagogy to support students.

Starting at $821 per unit, see salary schedule 15-00 Part-Time Academic for compensation information.

Under the direction of the Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction, teach assigned courses in the Fire Science discipline’s curriculum.

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Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Requirements: All faculty must meet state-adopted minimum qualifications or the locally established equivalencies. Please review minimum qualifications handbook produced by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

Fire Science

Any bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of professional experience,
Or any associate degree plus six years of professional experience,
Or the equivalent.

AND

Must be a registered "Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators" instructor with California State Fire Training

NOTE : Applicants who claim equivalent qualifications shall provide conclusive evidence that they possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to those required by the minimum qualifications of the area for which they are applying. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply all evidence and documentation for the claim of equivalency at the time of application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience OR an Associate degree AND six years of professional experience or the equivalent?
- Yes, I have a Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience
- Yes, I have an Associate degree AND six years of professional experience
- I wish to submit my application for equivalency consideration
- I do not meet minimum qualifications
* Do you have a "Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators" Certificate?
- I posses a "Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators" Certificate
- I cannot posses a "Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators" Certificate
- I will soon have my "Lead Skills Evaluators and Skills Evaluators" Certificate

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