Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology – School of Public Safety – Modesto Junior College 2025-2026

Job Description

Part-Time Instructor of Fire Technology | Modesto Junior College

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Modesto Junior College, located in Modesto, CA. The college is dedicated to public safety education through its School of Public Safety, providing curriculum that is responsive to student needs. This role is crucial for advancing equitable student learning in Fire Technology, increasing student completion by implementing strategies focused on student equity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Modesto, CA (In-person)
• Pay: $78.15–$128.22 hourly
• Mission: Teaching lower division college courses in Fire Technology, advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruction: Teach lower-division college courses in Fire Technology, advancing equitable student learning in accordance with established course outlines.
• Assessment: Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations, informing students of their academic progress and course requirements.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate attendance, scholastic, and other required records, submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Curriculum Development: Develop, implement, and assess student learning outcomes for courses and programs, using results for continuous improvement.
• Professional Development: Participate in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements and maintain current knowledge in the subject matter area.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience related to Fire Technology, OR an Associate Degree plus six years of directly related professional experience, OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject.
• Experience: A minimum of two to six years of professional experience directly related to Fire Technology, depending on the academic degree held, including experience in the Fire Service.
• Skills: Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, along with sensitivity to their needs; current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success; ability to work effectively with students, staff, and public agencies in coordinating fire training activities.
• Bonus: Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity; enthusiasm for the learning process and commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues; willingness to examine and remediate instructional practices to effectively engage and support traditionally underserved students; experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Fire Technology.