Tenure-Track Teaching Fire Technology

Overview

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Teaching Position in Fire Technology – Compton College

Division:
Health and Public Services
• Position Type:
Faculty
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Location:

Compton College
• Posting Close Date: 2/28/2026

Compton Community College District is seeking an innovative individual whose focus is student learning for a full-time 10-month tenure-track position teaching Fire Technology courses including but not limited to Fire Technology. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of subjects related to Fire and Emergency Technology, not limited to fire training, fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical technology, and coordination/instruction in the fire academy.

Representative duties include: liaison among the colleges, the State Fire Marshal s Office and local fire agencies; evaluation of instructional staff; assisting with record-keeping functions; ensuring mandated changes in regulations are implemented. May include weekend assignments. Participation as a faculty member includes faculty meetings and student activities. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.

• Bachelor s degree and 5 years full-time equivalent Fire and Emergency Technology experience; OR
• Associate s degree and 6 years full-time equivalent Fire and Emergency Technology experience; OR
• The equivalent — candidates not possessing the required qualifications as stated above must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent; OR
• Valid California Community College Credential in appropriate subject.

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students.

• Three to five years supervisory experience in a municipal fire department at the rank of captain or above.
• Community College teaching experience.

• Indoor environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Evening or variable hours.

• Incorporated within essential functions of the job; includes review of the chart indicating time spent on listed physical requirements.
• Examples of requirements include: working at a desk or in meetings; sitting for extended periods; seeing to read; hearing and understanding speech; communicating clearly; lifting up to 5 lbs.

• Salary Range: $55,669 - $89,569 (depending upon education and experience).
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; dependent coverage options; sick leave; long-term disability; STRS/PERS and Social Security contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account; 50,000 Life Insurance;
  Deferred Compensation Programs;
  CalSTRS/CalPERS retirement; professional growth opportunities.

Full-time, tenure-track teaching position commences Fall 2026. Verification of information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination may be required. Candidates must provide verification of work authorization and identification.

CCCD is committed to equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, including individuals with disabilities, and will comply with applicable accessibility laws and best practices.

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit:

• Online application:
  Human Resources (compton.edu)
• Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the qualifications
• Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related development
• Request for Equivalency form (if applicable)
• Pertinent transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable if they include institution name and degrees awarded; multiple pages must be loaded as ONE PDF)
• Foreign transcripts require course-by-course evaluation with equivalency statement from a certified service

Documents submitted for a previous position cannot be reused; submit required documents for this position by the closing date. Check status online.

Closing Date:
First Review November 7, 2025. Initial screening materials must be received no later than 3 p.m. on the closing date.

For further inquiries and application material submission, contact:
Compton College - Human Resources, 1111 East Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA , , ext. 2142

The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status as required by state and federal law.