Fire Technology Instructor — Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Instructor of Fire Technology, Full‑Time Tenure‑Track – School of Public Safety – Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

Tenure Track Position

Placement on the Yosemite Community College District salary schedule depends upon education and experience.
2025‑2026 Salary Schedule – $75,979 to $141,835 per year or $89,533 to $145,028 with an earned doctorate. New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $117,949 or $121,140 with an earned doctorate.

The District currently pays for health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents are District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience related to the assignment, OR Associate Degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment, OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject, OR the equivalent. Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office.

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, visit the link below:

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It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

• Teaching Fire Technology courses in both lecture and laboratory modalities in accordance with the approved course outline of record.
• Secondary teaching areas may include areas in Search and Rescue, EMS, State Fire Marshal training, and/or Homeland Security-related course offerings.
• Proof of current evaluator training through the Office of the State Marshall, or obtain such certification during the first six months of employment.
• Promote and continue development of Fire Technology courses, certificates, degrees, and other training programs.
• Shared responsibility to create and maintain accurate records and documentation, and facilitate the implementation and tracking of all activities required to sustain the ongoing accreditation of the Modesto Junior College Fire Academy through the Office of the State Marshal.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations, and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student‑learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self‑assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements.
• Fulfill the additional professional responsibilities of a faculty member, including assessment of student learning, committee work, and outreach activities.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Reports to the Dean of the School of Public Safety.
• Coordinate and schedule classes.
• Advise, assist, and evaluate students for certifications and degrees.
• Assist with developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising curriculum.
• Maintain accurate class records.
• Determine program budgetary needs and control program expenditures.
• Teach subject‑specific classes, including evening and off‑campus courses as needed.
• Maintain…