Fire Technology

SAN-Diego-Community-College-District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Professional development

Job summary

San Diego Miramar College's School of Public Safety seeks a Fire Technology Contract Instructor to teach Fire Academy courses and mentor students. The role reports to the Dean and requires coordinating with staff to align curriculum with state accreditation and department policies.

The position is full-time contract-based with a fixed monthly salary; duties include outreach, program development, and ensuring compliance with the SFT Procedures Manual and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of full‑time Fire Fighter experience.
• Associate degree, and six years of full‑time Fire Fighter experience.
• SFT Certified Lead Skills Evaluator
• Certified California Fire Service Training and Education System Certification as a Registered Fire Instructor II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Dean of the School of Public Safety.
• Instruct Fire Academy courses and coordinate with staff and faculty.
• Maintain State Fire Training accreditation requirements per SFT Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate student outreach, recruitment, orientation, testing and related program initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies for the Fire Academy and assess learning outcomes.

Skills

Effective teaching

Program coordination

Administrative skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fire-related field

Associate degree + 6 years full-time Fire Fighter experience

SFT Certified Lead Skills Evaluator

Registered Fire Instructor II or higher (CA)

Job description

Fire Technology Contract Instructor – School of Public Safety, San Diego Miramar College

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fire Technology Contract Instructor with the School of Public Safety, located at San Diego Miramar College. Hours are Monday through Friday. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District.

Class 6, Step C ($8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured—Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and is non‐negotiable. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer‐paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, additional vacation and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime.

Major Responsibilities

• Reports to the Dean of the School of Public Safety.
• Successfully complete and facilitate career mentoring for students.
• Assist in maintaining State Fire Training Accreditation requirements in accordance with the current SFT Procedures Manual.
• Instruct SFT Fire Academy courses in fulfilling teaching contract and other duties as required of contract faculty as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist in coordination with staff and faculty to integrate and sequence Fire Academy classes.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of instruction, ensuring that mandated course material is delivered in accord with SFT Procedures Manual.
• Facilitates the remediation activities related to mandated performance objectives for SFT .
• Coordinates and participates in student outreach, recruitment, orientation, testing and related program initiatives.
• Develops, reviews and implements all policies regarding the Fire Academy, including policies related to fee collection, student access, student retention, student performance, assessment of learning outcomes, and graduation requirements.
• Assist in coordinating graduate eligibility for the state certification examination and Fire Academy Graduation Ceremonies.
• Assist in assessing physical resource and curriculum needs to inform program review process of Fire Academy to ensure that this program provides students with education that meets the standards of quality for accreditation and industry need.
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with students, faculty and external program personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of full‐time Fire Fighter experience;
• Associate degree, and six years of full‐time Fire Fighter experience.
• SFT Certified Lead Skills Evaluator
• Certified California Fire Service Training and Education System Certification as a Registered Fire Instructor II or higher.

Desired Qualifications

• Effective teaching, program coordination and administrative experience.
• Knowledge of teaching methodology and administrative process in accordance with current State Fire Training Accreditation for FF1 and SFT Certified courses.
• Experience in forming and maintaining partnerships with fire service agencies and/or community partnerships.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to trainees and/or students.
• Possess credentials to effectively administer State FF1 Exam.
• Effective Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process. Link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf

Foreign Degree Evaluation

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC ( ACEI ). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on‐line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/

ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Conditions of Employment

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position).
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form.
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two‐year period.

Employee Benefits

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full‐time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

Posting Number

AC01196

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials
• Résumé
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• List of Courses Taught (Refer to "Special Instructions" in Posting

Optional Documents

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Employment After Retirement

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement

CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Related Information

San Diego Miramar College is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

San Diego Miramar College is a student‐ready college with a dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and has a newly adopted Strategic Goal #5: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) — Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti‐racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.