PART-TIME FACULTY - FIRE & EMERGENCY TECHNOLOGY

Job Details

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions for the 2026 fall semester to teach Fire and Emergency Technology courses with emphasis on the following:

FIRE AND EMERGENCY TECHNOLOGY

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR

Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualifications as stated above, must explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California Community college instructor credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of California Office of State Fire Marshall CFSTES/FSTEP certification as an instructor in Wildland Certification AND/OR completion of National Wildfire Coordinating Group certification as an instructor in Wildland Certification.

Experience as a sworn fire department employee with more than ten (10) years of experience.

Community college teaching experience.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnership with related program industry members and advisory committees.

Demonstrate ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.

Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.

Ability to promote the use of instructional technology in curriculum delivery.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment as a member of and instructional team.

Ability to utilize technology in and outside of the classroom, including online/hybrid teaching experience.

Fire service/public safety training center instruction experience teaching FSTEP, CFSTES, NWCG and/or IFSAC courses.

Licenses or Other Requirements:

Valid California Driver's license

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY:

Part-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is, $110.17- $146.27 (lecture), $83.51- $110.84 (lab), (based on PT salary schedule fall/spring) per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the fall 2026, beginning August 24, 2026. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.