Full Time Instructor, Fire Technology

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7

WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY) JANUARY 26 2026 at 5:00 PM

COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67886 to $106308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Instructing in lectures and laboratories for a variety of Fire Technology courses including State Fire Marshall accredited courses leading to state certification.E

Teaching scheduled classes and performing related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities associated with program-specific accreditations.E

Complying with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties.E

Participating in staff development activities.E

Serving on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the instructional program.E

Demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.

Promoting the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methods.

Maintaining a visible presence on campus in order to be available to regularly and actively participate in department meetings and other activities.E

Evaluating and selecting instructional materials and technology such as textbooks manuals software and tools in collaboration as appropriated with discipline faculty; order instructional materials.

Performing related duties as assigned; will include working in a para-military atmosphere for professional vocational academies (i.e. marching physical training weapons range heavy lifting. climbing ladders fighting fires hiking etc.)

Demonstrating a working knowledge of Curriculum review update and realignment for the Fire Technology Program that meets the current California State Fire Training Curriculum.

Completing SLO Assessments for course offering; review submitted SLO Assessments for data integrity and accuracy; may mentor faculty in the timely effective and useful completion of SLO Assessments.

Providing curriculum and education to fire technology students while implementing a pathway for advancement within other Public Safety departments.

Participating in assessment evaluation and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes Program Review Curriculum Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any bachelors degree and two (2) years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience in Fire or related field OR the equivalent. Must also have the recommended years of professional experience from the SFT Procedures Manual.

• Certified SFT Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 or
• Certified SFT Instructor I or
• Certified SFT Training Instructor 1 or
• Certified SFT Fire Instructor 1 or
• SFT Historically Recognized Fire Fighter 1 & 2 Academy Instructor Ethical Leadership in the Classroom or Ethical Leadership for Instructors or
• (Fire- Fighter Instructors who were instructing on or before December 31 2018 with SFT Fire Instructor 1A and 1B or ST Training Instructor 1A and 1B.

Please include transcripts with your application. See below for information regarding equivalence.

• Applicant shall have held the rank of Fire Fighter performing suppression duties within a recognized fire agency in California for a minimum of three (3) years.

• Bachelors degree and (2) two years of experience certification

• Associates degree and (6) six years of experience certification

• Training Instructor 1A 1B and1C: Certificates or the equivalentcertificates(for example Fire Instructor 1A 1B and Training Instructor 1C)
• Regional Instructor Orientation: Certificate
• Ethical Leadership in the Classroom: Certificate
• Registered Instructor: Verified with a signed letter from State Fire Marshall indicating the courses the applicant is qualified to teach

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellors Office California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications California Community Colleges Chancellors Office ()

If you have additional questions please contact Human Resources directly at Ext.2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including online hybrid remote HyFlex and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials certifications and regulatory standards current when applicable.

• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication collaboration and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in ones discipline through ongoing professional development research and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty staff students administration)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

To be considered a candidate for this position all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date however if a file is not complete by the First Review Date the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property will not be returned and will not be copied.

All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application.If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application that applicant will be disqualified.

Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.

Please note communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at extension 2500 or by email at .

A complete file consists of all of the following: