Fire Technology Instructor - Lead Fire Academy Training

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

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.