Position Summary
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following:
coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assigned
classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students
fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content;
assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and
up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing
professional development; utilizing current technology in the
performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional
conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;
assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review;
serving on college committees and participating in faculty
governance including accreditation and student co-curricular
activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area
dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time
faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree,
upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional
occupational experience per the
Los Rios College Federation of Teachers
Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please
click
here .
Typical Duties
Coordinator duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Dean/Associate Dean in developing, evaluating and
implementing the Fire Technology and Sacramento Regional Public
Safety Training Center (SRPSTC) training programs.
Adhering to the standards of the Office of the State Fire
Marshal, California State Fire Training.
Program and course planning, organizing, scheduling,
certification, and preparing, reviewing, and tracking student
testing procedures.
Assisting with articulation and developing, reviewing,
revising, and improving curricula.
Maintaining program documentation and preparing Career and
Technical Education (CTE) reports.
Administering program budgets, equipment and supplies with the
ability to forecast department needs and establish goals and
objectives.
Preparing Perkins and Strong Workforce reporting.
Facilitating SRPSTC Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP)
certifications
Supporting instructional quality, program continuity, and
compliance with state regulatory agencies.
Developing and participating in a robust Fire Technology
Advisory Committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the
industry, certification and the community.
Participating in hiring committees.
Onboarding and orienting of new Fire Technology faculty to
their assignment and obligations.
Serving as a resource for Fire Technology faculty.
Participating in peer review teams.
Participating in program reviews and annual unit plans.
Participating in professional activities.
Coordinating with other Fire Technology faculty in the college
system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program
assessment.
Collaborating with various public service entities and other
college programs regarding academic and career pathways.
Utilizing technology, including computers, computer software,
internet, email and multimedia.
Assessing student learning outcomes and completing program
review.
Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques of
effective instruction.
Representing the Fire Technology program at various
campus/off-campus events.
Supporting the Mission and Vision of America River College to
“transform the future of all students and our community through
inclusive, equitable education Other duties as assigned
Performing other duties as assigned.
Instructional assignment may include but are not limited to
instruction of the following courses as part of the assigned
instructional load or on an overload basis:
- FT 110 - Fire Apparatus
- FT 130 - Fire Company Organization and Management
- FT 141 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
- FT 170 - Fire Investigation
- FT 180 - Rescue Practices
- FT 190 - Fire Tactics and Strategy
- FT 192 - Wildland Fire Control
- FT 295 - Independent Studies in Fire Technology
- FT 298 - Work Experience in Fire Technology
- FT 300 - Fire Protection Organization
- FT 301 - Fire Prevention Technology
- FT 302 - Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
- FT 303 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
- FT 304 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FT 305 - Firefighter Safety and Survival
- FT 310 - Fire Service Hydraulics
- FT 320 - Hazardous Materials
- FIRE 1500 - Firefighter 1 Academy
- FIRE 1507 - Firefighter 2 Academy
American River College seeks employees who:
- Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to
equity and inclusion
- Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in
cultural competence
- Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their
position
- Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care,
time, and energy
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of
professional experience; OR, any associate degree and
six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent* .
All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by
time of hire. All degrees must be from an accredited institution,
completed by January 1, 2027. NOTE: Professional
experience must be directly related to the assignment being
taught.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a California
recognized fire agency.
- Possession of a California Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2
certification.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to
and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students, including those with
physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in
learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive
educational and employment environment.
Application Instructions
Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and
ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may
be disqualified.
Do not submit additional materials not
requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following
- Los Rios Community College District Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (
see Transcript Requirements )
- Equivalency Determination Request Form
(if applicable - see Minimum Qualification
Requirements )
- Copies of California Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2
certifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Degree titles must match the stated qualifications
exactly (word-for-word).
- If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing,
or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed
Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be
considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process
webpage for details.
- Example : If a master’s in Psychology is
required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that
title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency
Determination Request Form must be submitted.
- Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for
must be attached for verification. Email
hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.
Transcript Requirements:
- Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution
or approved foreign evaluation agency.
- Foreign transcripts are not accepted . For
coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign
transcript evaluation.
- Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an
AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation,
Inc.) or NACES
(National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member
agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage
for details.
- If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum
Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor’s and a master’s), separate
transcripts for each degree must be included
.
- Transcripts must clearly identify the institution's
name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or
circle this information.
- Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is
completed (confer date) or in progress .
- If the degree is in progress, the application must state
the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
- Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify
education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course
listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be
accepted in place of transcripts.
- Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive
information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social,
or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.
Additional Instructions:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in
the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa.
- Only information listed on the application and
transcripts will be used to verify Minimum
Qualifications.
- Applications that state “see other documents” such as “see
resume” or “see transcripts,” will be disqualified.
- Applications missing any required documentation will be
disqualified.
