AA2020-0986

Instructor/Coordinator, Fire Technology (Full-Time) Fresno City College, Career & Technology Center

Career & Technology Center

03/10/2020

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful faculty member will be an equity-minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who:

1. Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
   
2. Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
   
3. Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference;
   
4. Reflects on institutional and teaching practices and aims to create a culturally responsive teaching environment; and
   
5. Strategically builds buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

Fresno City College seeks faculty members who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Divisions strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Fresno City College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Faculty members should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Fresno City College.

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of the 2019-2020 academic year, we currently enroll over 25,000 students in which 59% identify as Latinx, 12% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% as Black/African American, 19% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 4% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Development – Career and Technology Center Division, and the general direction of the Fire Technology Director, the instructor will perform the following:

• Instruction in current fire service methods and technologies to pre-service and in-service fire personnel;
  
• Use up-to-date technology, provide instruction in the degree and certificate program and fire academies consistent with fire technology curriculum requirements and standards;
  
• Provide assistance in the California State Fire Marshal and the State board of fire services accreditation process;
  
• Maintain currency with the international accreditation processes such as Pro board, IFSAC and National Registry standards;
  
• Assist in the development of the instructional schedule;
  
• Assist in the advising and registration of students;
  
• Assist in the development and improvement of curriculum and courses;
  
• Create, provide, and support innovative programs and initiatives, while also maintaining regulatory compliance;
  
• Assist with general supervision and coordination for fire technology programs;
  
• Assist with recruitment, screening, interviewing, and evaluating of a faculty applicants;
  
• Conduct evaluations of adjunct faculty;
  
• Ensure an excellent on-going level of performance as well as rigorous evaluation and consistent quality of training and standards;
  
• Recommend the purchase of supplies and equipment;
  
• Ensure proper maintenance solution of apparatus and equipment;
  
• Assist in development of annual budget;
  
• Understand long-term and strategic planning;
  
• Stay current on National Registry and professional fire service standards;
  
• Work cooperatively with the Fire Technology advisory committee and fire service related agencies and organizations;
  
• Serve on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed;
  
• Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning;
  
• Teach assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed; and
  
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; AND

• Master’s degree in any discipline taught at the college or in adult learning theory and two years closely related experience;
  
  OR
  
  
• A valid California Community College Credential;
  
  OR
  
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

(NOTE: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match EXACTLY as stated above, you MUST petition for equivalency.

• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
  
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  
• Experience working with a diverse student population;
  
• Five years of full-time paid professional fire related experience with a background in teaching basic firefighter skills IAW National Registry standards;
  
• Experience in online and hybrid teaching environment and possess an online teaching certification or equivalent;
  
• Possess or qualify to be a California State Fire marshal registered instructor;
  
• Possess a valid Class B or Class C with Firefighter endorsement California Driver’s License;
  
• Possess a Paramedic license
  
• Demonstrate extensive interpersonal communication skills;
  
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
  
• Related work and professional experience;
  
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
  
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

206 duty days per year.

Starting salary is $67,212 – $101,187 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,160 is available. Salary and stipend will be prorated for actual duty days worked. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview.

The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the “recommended candidates”. These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President of Instruction and College President for final interviews.

A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval.

State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. SCCCD EEO Plan

For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Fresno City College College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. FEMS-ICO (Slot 1587).

Submission of application and related materials is the applicant’s responsibility and must be submitted through the district’s online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

This is a full-time, tenure track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.

State Center Community College District (SCCCD) provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at SCCCD, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
About the College
As the very first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education and preparing generations of students for their future. Fresno City College is nestled near the lively Tower District and minutes from downtown Fresno, brick buildings and towering trees tell the long story of this historic institution. It is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students. The college takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all students.

MISSION
As California’s first community college, Fresno City College provides quality, innovative educational programs and support services directed toward the enhancement of student success, lifelong learning and the economic, social, and cultural development of our students and region.

VISION STATEMENT
As educational leaders in the community, Fresno City College faculty, classified professionals, and students will engage in a partnership to transform lives through education.

CORE VALUES
Growth – We are committed to sharing and exploring new ideas through collaboration, respect for diversity, promoting equity, and professional development.

Leadership – We are leaders in our community, dedicated to behaving ethically, committed to open communication, and good stewards of our resources.

Success – We champion excellence, quality, celebrating individual differences, and providing a positive and supportive environment for all.

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