Fire Technology Professor — Fire Academy Instructor

University of California; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 859,000 - 1,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Palomar College seeks a full‑time, 11‑month Assistant Professor in Fire Technology to teach the Fire Academy course (FIRE 151) and related programs across San Marcos and off‑campus locations. The role requires five years of fire service experience, CSFM certifications, and a strong commitment to curricular development and student success.

Starting salary ranges from $77,011.42 to $122,363.70 annually, with comprehensive benefit options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Five years of fire service experience to manage the Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience OR Associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR an equivalent combination.
• Possession of CSFM Instructor I, CSFM Regional Instructor Orientation (RIO) and CSFM Instructor Ethics by time of appointment. Note: transcripts evaluated for equivalency when earned outside the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fire Technology courses including the Fire Fighter I Academy (FIRE 151).
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in department activities and college governance.
• Develop and assess curricula, program reviews, and student learning outcomes; collaborate with industry partners.

Skills

Five years fire service experience

CSFM Instructor I

CSFM Regional Instructor Orientation

CSFM Instructor Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Palomar College seeks a full‑time, 11‑month Assistant Professor in Fire Technology to teach the Fire Academy course (FIRE 151) and related programs across San Marcos and off‑campus locations. The role requires five years of fire service experience, CSFM certifications, and a strong commitment to curricular development and student success.

Starting salary ranges from $77,011.42 to $122,363.70 annually, with comprehensive benefit options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in a dynamic