Tenure-Track Fire Protection Tech Instructor

West Valley-Mission Community College District; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

Long term disability

Life insurance

Sabbatical leaves

Banked leave

Professional growth

Sick leave

Conference leaves

CalSTRS retirement

Union affiliated

Job summary

West Valley-Mission Community College District invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Fire Protection Technology Instructor at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. The role includes day/evening classes, with multiple semesters of teaching across all Fire Protection Technology levels.

Anticipated salary range is $97,318–$157,048 annually (10 months), with comprehensive benefits and union affiliation. Interview timeline includes in-person rounds in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the discipline directly related to Fire Technology or equivalent with licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline directly related to Fire Technology or equivalent with licensure and 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned courses including preparation, evaluation, and student contact; ensure currency and assess SLOs.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit required reports.
• Post and maintain course syllabi with SLOs and grading policies; provide copies to Division Office.
• Refer students to college resources and advise on degree requirements.
• Support institutional operations and participate in department and program initiatives.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Fire Technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Technology or related field

Job description

West Valley-Mission Community College District invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Fire Protection Technology Instructor at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. The role includes day/evening classes, with multiple semesters of teaching across all Fire Protection Technology levels.

Anticipated salary range is $97,318–$157,048 annually (10 months), with comprehensive benefits and union affiliation. Interview timeline includes in-person rounds in October 2026.