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

Kern Community College District; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in Tehachapi seeks a part-time Fire Technology Instructor to deliver instruction across various courses in Fire Technology, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student recruitment, and ongoing professional development. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's or Associate's degree with an understanding of diverse student backgrounds. This position offers a starting hourly salary of $67.00 and is a part-time adjunct role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree and six years of experience.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students is essential.
• Graduates must have degrees from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Fire Technology courses.
• Cover various teaching methods, including distance learning.
• Participate in student recruitment and curriculum development.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Subject-matter expertise

Collaboration

Technology knowledge

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience

Associate's degree and six years of experience

Job description

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

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 hourly. Job type: Temporary – Adjuncts. Location: Tehachapi, CA. Department: Career Technical Education.

Please Note: The district accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applications submitted remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your HR office for more information.

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Fire Technology courses. The assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the English department.
• Maintaining subject‑matter currency.
• Developing and revising curriculum.
• Using computer and multimedia technology.
• Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR

• Any Associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; or
• The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

AND a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

Completed application packet must include: online application, current resume, copy of legible transcripts.

Applicants with foreign degrees must have their coursework evaluated by an evaluation service and submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources to arrange for the selection process.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Equal employment opportunity. The district is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The district encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any protected characteristic. Discrimination‑free work environment.

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.

Application Process

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