Fire Technology; Adjunct​/Part-time

Position: Fire Technology (Adjunct/Part-time)
Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available.

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate curriculum, coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body and make changes; approved; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve curriculum and programs;

represent the District in Federal, State, and local professional forums and organizations focusing on Fire Technology; interact with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements.

Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL:
Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to the be the most useful and appropriate; prepare lesson plans; read current literature and incorporate relevant information in lectures; prepare syllabus; create materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts for classroom/laboratory use;

coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials. PERIPHERAL:
Complete book order forms and provide master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area.

Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL:
Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information using a variety of methodologies; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly;

encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and laboratories, and provide equal opportunity for student participation.

Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL:
Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other violations of Standards of Student Conduct or College policies and/or procedures; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly;

assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services; maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines.

Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL:
Attend and participate in departmental and advisory committee meetings; respond in writing to requests for information; participate in curriculum development; attend and participate in divisional and/or college activities that are necessary for the development and improvement of the program; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL:
Serve on employee selection committees; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; read and respond to…