Fire Technology: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). The SDCCD Employee Relations Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and condition (s) of employment to include salary and benefits.

AFT Contract Faculty Salary Schedule eff 7/1/2026 link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/AFT%20Contract%20Faculty%20Salary%20Schedule%20eff%20July%201%202026.pdf
SDCCD Employee Relations webpage link: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/
Collective Bargaining agreements/handbooks link: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/collective-bargaining-agreements.aspx

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
No. Months: Position Number: 001756
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Academic
Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
Range: (na)
Department: School of Public Safety

The Position:
San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Fire Technology Contract Instructor with the School of Public Safety. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 25,387 [African American (6%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (14%), Filipino (3%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (33%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (<1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College's full strategic plan on Miramar College's: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdfHistorically marginalized and minoritized populations link: https://sdmiramar.edu/services/lead

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fire Technology Contract Instructor with the School of Public Safety, located at San Diego Miramar College. Hours are Monday through Friday. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

Classification Description:

Desired Qualifications:

• Effective teaching, program coordination and administrative experience.
• Knowledge of teaching methodology and administrative process in accordance with current State Fire Training Accreditation for FF1 and SFT Certified courses.
• Experience in forming and maintaining partnerships with fire service agencies and/or community partnerships.
• Ability to be an effective mentor to trainees and/or students.
• Possess credentials to effectively administer State FF1 Exam.
• Effective Written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/
ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Special Instructions to Applicants:
San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.
To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

1. Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
2. Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
3. Resume;
4. Cover Letter;
5. Unofficial Transcripts;
6. List of courses authorized to teach by CA State Fire Training. (Use a computer-based software program to create a PDF of this table.) Note: You are required to attach this document during the "List of Courses Taught” step of this application process. You may only upload a PDF file. You may also use our List of Courses Taught Template AND;
7. Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
8. Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

*Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.

List of Courses Taught Template link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50595527.pdf

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):
First level interviews: Week of December 07, 2026

Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement
CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Additional Information:
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

Posting Number: AC01196

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.