Location: Sacramento,CA, USA
Position Summary
The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. This is an open until filled pool. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.
The fire technology coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating with other staff and maintaining required documentation and student records. Administering program budgets, equipment, and supplies with the ability to forecast Fire Technology department needs, goals and objectives. Participating in professional organizations and activities.Performing other duties as assigned.
Under the direction of the Dean of Career Education, the Fire Technology Coordinator will: maintain certification requirements; develop and maintain agency agreements with affiliated fire service agencies; develop, revise, and align curriculum with Fire and Emergency ServicesHigher Education (FESHE) standards; and assist with program marketing and recruitment.
The assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in an Instructional/Coordinator split assignment.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Typical Duties
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Adhering to standards of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training.
* Maintaining the State Fire Marshal's Office Accredited Regional Training Program certification.
* Administering program budgets, equipment, and supplies with the ability to forecast FireTechnology department needs and establishing departmental goals and objectives.
* Participating in professional organizations and activities.
* Participating in program reviews.
* Orienting new public safety instructors to their assignment and obligations.
* Conducting program/course evaluations and providing the Dean and certifying agency with information on instructor/student performance ratings.
* Collaborating with the regional fire service agencies and other college programs of fire technology academic and career pathways.
* Maintaining a robust Fire Technology Advisory Board to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the industry, certification, and the community.
* Collaborating with the regional fire service agencies and other college programs of fire technology academic and career pathways.
* Coordinating with other Fire Technology adjunct faculty in the college system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program assessment.
* Utilizing technology including computers, computer software, internet, email,virtual reality and multimedia equipment to support instruction and communication.
* Assessing student course success, student learning outcomes and completing program review.
* Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques of effective instruction.
* Performing other duties as assigned.
* Participating in department and division meetings.
* Coordinating with the work experience/internship program coordinator and
* instructor on work-based learning and maintaining required documentation and student records for the Fire Technology Internship Program.
Minimum Qualifications
* Have a bachelor's degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR have an associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR, the equivalent.* All degrees must be from an accredited institution, completed by time of hire.
* Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
* NOTES:
* If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the equivalent provision.
* Applicants applying under the equivalent provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on theequivalency determination process.
* If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
* A Los Rios Community College District Application
* Resume or Curriculum Vitae
* Letter of Interest
* Unofficial Transcripts from College/University
NOTES:
* Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
* Applicants indicating see resume on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
* Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
* Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
* Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
* Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
* Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
* A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
* Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.