Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology - Career Technical Education - Columbia College 2026-2027

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 107.452 - 172.200; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yosemite Community College District's Columbia College is seeking a Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology for the 2026-2027 year. The role involves teaching Fire Technology courses and contributing to curriculum development to promote student success.

The appointment may include evening or online duties, with compensation based on an hourly salary schedule and requirements for ongoing professional development to support equity in the classroom.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related professional experience.
• Associate Degree plus six years of related professional experience.
• California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject.
• Equivalency policy available for those who do not directly meet the listed qualifications (see district link).

Aufgaben

• Teaching lower division courses in Fire Technology.
• Advance equitable student learning through exemplary instruction.
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress.
• Maintain attendance and scholastic records and submit per policies.
• Develop, implement, and assess student-learning outcomes and use results for improvement.
• Engage in data inquiry and self-assessment to improve student success and equity.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter and effective teaching strategies.

Kenntnisse

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Equity in education

Public presentations

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Associate Degree

California Community College Instructor credential

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology - Career Technical Education - Columbia College 2026-2027

Site

Columbia College

Salary

Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94

Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22

(2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits

Not Eligible for Benefits:

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment

The successful candidate will join a Fire Technology department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience related to the assignment OR Associate Degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject OR the equivalent.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu)

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Physical and Mental Standards

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Desirable Qualifications: Desirable Characteristics

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Desire to participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Desirable Professional Characteristics: Preferred Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in teaching in Fire Technology.
• Current knowledge of needs of pre-service and in-service Fire Technology students.
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Experience in the Fire Service.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support traditionally underserved students;
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and public agencies in the coordination of fire training activities.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Ability to work effectively in a close, collaborative team environment with agency partners, other faculty and college staff.
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Fire Technology especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities;

Example of Duties

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Fire Technology
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms "as defined in" the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Yosemite Community College District

2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date

07/01/2026

Close Date

06/30/2027

Open Until Filled

No