Fire Technology Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American River College in Sacramento seeks a full-time faculty member to coordinate Fire Technology programs, review curricula, and support articulation and college accreditation efforts. The role requires maintaining current knowledge in fire service disciplines and delivering effective instruction.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating courses, preparing reports, adhering to state standards, supporting SRPSTC certifications, and serving on college committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with related professional experience.
• Five years' experience with a CA-recognized fire agency.
• California Fire Fighter 1 & 2 certifications.
• Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Fire Technology programs, assisting with articulation and curriculum development.
• Adhere to standards of the State Fire Marshal and California State Fire Training.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and review student testing procedures.
• Maintain program documentation and prepare CTE reports.
• Participate in hiring committees and contribute to program reviews and unit plans.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or higher

California fire agency experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree with six years professional experience

Fire Fighter 1 & 2 certification

Job description

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following:coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assignedclasses under the supervision of the area dean; helping studentsfulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content;assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough andup-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuingprofessional development; utilizing current technology in theperformance of job duties; maintaining standards of professionalconduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;serving on college committees and participating in facultygovernance including accreditation and student co-curricularactivities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the areadean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-timefaculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree,upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professionaloccupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of TeachersContract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step8). For more information on the step placement process, pleaseclickhere .

Typical Duties

Coordinator duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Dean/Associate Dean in developing, evaluating andimplementing the Fire Technology and Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center (SRPSTC) training programs.
• Adhering to the standards of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training.
• Program and course planning, organizing, scheduling,certification, and preparing, reviewing, and tracking studenttesting procedures.
• Assisting with articulation and developing, reviewing,revising, and improving curricula.
• Maintaining program documentation and preparing Career and Technical Education (CTE) reports.
• Administering program budgets, equipment and supplies with theability to forecast department needs and establish goals andobjectives.
• Preparing Perkins and Strong Workforce reporting.
• Facilitating SRPSTC Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP)certifications
• Supporting instructional quality, program continuity, andcompliance with state regulatory agencies.
• Developing and participating in a robust Fire TechnologyAdvisory Committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of theindustry, certification and the community.
• Participating in hiring committees.
• Onboarding and orienting of new Fire Technology faculty totheir assignment and obligations.
• Serving as a resource for Fire Technology faculty.
• Participating in peer review teams.
• Participating in program reviews and annual unit plans.
• Participating in professional activities.
• Coordinating with other Fire Technology faculty in the collegesystem on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and programassessment.
• Collaborating with various public service entities and othercollege programs regarding academic and career pathways.
• Utilizing technology, including computers, computer software,internet, email and multimedia.
• Assessing student learning outcomes and completing programreview.
• Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques ofeffective instruction.
• Representing the Fire Technology program at variouscampus/off-campus events.
• Supporting the Mission and Vision of America River College to“transform the future of all students and our community throughinclusive, equitable education Other duties as assigned
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Instructional assignment may include but are not limited to instruction of the following courses as part of the assigned instructional load or on an overload basis:

• FT 110 - Fire Apparatus
• FT 130 - Fire Company Organization and Management
• FT 141 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
• FT 170 - Fire Investigation
• FT 180 - Rescue Practices
• FT 190 - Fire Tactics and Strategy
• FT 192 - Wildland Fire Control
• FT 295 - Independent Studies in Fire Technology
• FT 298 - Work Experience in Fire Technology
• FT 300 - Fire Protection Organization
• FT 301 - Fire Prevention Technology
• FT 302 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
• FT 303 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
• FT 304 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
• FT 305 - Firefighter Safety and Survival
• FT 310 - Fire Service Hydraulics
• FT 320 - Hazardous Materials
• FIRE 1500 - Firefighter 1 Academy
• FIRE 1507 - Firefighter 2 Academy

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related toequity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement incultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of theirposition
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care,time, and energy

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years ofprofessional experience; OR, any associate degree andsix years of professional experience; OR the equivalent* .All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed bytime of hire. All degrees must be from an accredited institution,completed by January 1, 2027. NOTE: Professionalexperience must be directly related to the assignment beingtaught.
2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a Californiarecognized fire agency.
3. Possession of a California Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2certification.
4. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity toand understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, including those withphysical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences inlearning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.