Fire Technology Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks qualified adjunct faculty for Fire Tech courses across all levels. This part-time, temporary position involves teaching, assessment of outcomes, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, college committee involvement, and upholding professional standards. Initial maximum placement follows the union contract and may require additional steps. Applications reviewed after posting closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant professional experience required.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Fire Tech at all levels (e.g., Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior, Fire Apparatus, Firefighter Academies).
• Assess student learning outcomes and participate in curriculum development and governance.
• Maintain current knowledge and use of technology in teaching; serve on college committees.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience

Associate degree and six years of professional experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member assignment responsibilities include: helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a part-time faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses in all levels of Fire Tech at the college including:

• FFS 1540 - Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
• FFS 1541 - Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• FT 110 - Fire Apparatus
• FT 130 - Fire Company Organization and Management
• FT 170 - Fire Investigation
• FT 210 - Firefighter 1 Academy
• FT 211 - Firefighter 2 Academy
• FT 212 - Basic Wildland Fire Academy

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; or any associate degree and six years of professional experience; or the equivalent. Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.