Description Solano Community College invites applications of interested and qualified Fire Technology instructors to teach for Spring 2027. This position is a part-time position and may require teaching clinical and/or lectures during the day, evening, or on weekends.
APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:
- To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does not ensure the candidate for an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
- Reference checks for finalists will be conducted.
- Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.
- The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.
- Interviews may include a teaching demonstration.
- Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty who teach a 40% assignment or more in fall and/or spring semesters in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Assess student learning outcomes
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences and/or Director of Nursing.
Instructors must also communicate professionally and work effectively with others.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of full-time or volunteer occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the courses taught
OR
- Associate’s degree and at least three years of full-time or volunteer 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
AND
- 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
- 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
- Know computers and be willing to explore new technologies that would benefit the program
- Commit to the Solano Community College mission
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Must possess the required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of fire science and fire protection principles, including fire behavior, combustion, fire dynamics, suppression systems, and fire prevention.
- Knowledge of fire service operations, including incident command, emergency response, fireground operations, and standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials, including identification, handling, containment, emergency response, and applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of fire prevention and life-safety practices, including inspections, code enforcement, fire investigations, and public education.
- Knowledge of applicable fire codes, standards, and regulations, including relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, California fire code, and state/local requirements.
- Knowledge of emergency medical response principles and the relationship between fire service operations, EMS, and other emergency services.
- Knowledge of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) and their appropriate use, maintenance, and safety considerations.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices relevant to firefighters and emergency responders.
- Knowledge of current trends, technologies, and emerging practices in the fire service, including wildland/urban interface response, technical rescue, fire investigation, and incident management.
- Ability to teach fire technology concepts using lectures, demonstrations, laboratory activities, simulations, and hands-on training.
- Ability to effectively operate and demonstrate fire service equipment and training systems in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with varied educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds.