Fire Technology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (Tehachapi)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a part-time Fire Technology Instructor for the Tehachapi campus. This role involves providing instruction in various Fire Technology courses, utilizing modern teaching methodologies, and developing curriculum. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience, demonstrating effective communication skills and sensitivity to a diverse student population.

Applications must be submitted online as email submissions are not accepted. Salary is $67.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in relevant field.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
• All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Fire Technology courses.
• Teach using various methodologies across different campuses.
• Develop and revise curriculum as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with experience

Job description

Fire Technology Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool (Tehachapi)

Job Number: FY22-2300234

Salary: $67.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Location: CC – East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Career Technical Education

Basic Function

The Kern Community College District accepts applications from part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by department supervisors, deans, or division chairs. Applications remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Fire Technology courses.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and use multiple teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the English department.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency and develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology and participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the courses taught.
• Associate’s degree and at least six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the courses taught.
• Equivalent qualification combinations may be considered; candidates should request and submit an application for equivalence with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• All degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an approved credentialing service.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Know computers and be willing to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Commit to the California community college mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. It does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization must be established at the time of application submission.

All applications must be submitted online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3823709/fire-technology-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-tehachapi. Email will not be accepted.