Fire Technology Professional Expert (Part-Time, Short-Term, Temporary)

Job Description

Fire Technology Professional Expert (Part-Time, Short-Term, Temporary) | Kern Community College District

The Tone:
This is a part-time, temporary professional expert opportunity at Kern Community College District, located in Porterville, CA. The district is dedicated to providing quality education, and this role directly supports the Career & Technical Education department. This position is crucial for assisting with the instruction, practical skills development, and assessment of students in the fire technology program.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Temporary – Professional Expert
• Location: In-person, Porterville, CA

• Team: Career & Technical Education
• Mission: Assist with fire subject matter instruction and skills testing to support student learning and program efficacy.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruction assistance: Support the teaching of fire subject matter to students.
• Skills development: Facilitate the practice and mastery of manipulous skills.
• Performance evaluation: Conduct skills testing to assess student competency.
• Curriculum enhancement: Develop and adapt curriculum for various delivery methods.
• Knowledge maintenance: Consistently update subject matter knowledge to remain current.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree or higher, OR an Associate’s degree, with the professional experience directly related to the fire technology teaching assignment.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or six years of professional experience with an Associate’s degree, directly applicable to the fire technology field.
• Skills:
• Collaboration: Work effectively and harmoniously with diverse colleagues and students.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively, both written and orally.
• Pedagogy: Assess student learning outcomes and develop relevant curriculum.
• Technical familiarity: Utilize computer knowledge and explore new technologies for program benefit.
• Cultural sensitivity: Demonstrate understanding of diverse student backgrounds.