Full-Time Fire Protection Technology Instructor

About the role

Mission College, located in Santa Clara, the heart of Silicon Valley, is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). As a designated Caring Campus, the college prioritizes connection, compassion, and belonging, and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism as everyday practices. The Department of Fire Protection Technology seeks a full‑time tenure‑track faculty member to provide comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds under the direction of the Dean of Public Safety, Health, & Wellness. Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned Fire Protection Technology courses, including preparation, in‑class activities, evaluation of student work, consultation outside class, maintaining effective student contact for distance education, and keeping current in the subject matter.
• Participate in SLO assessment and evaluation, using results to improve student learning.
• Maintain accurate class and other records; submit attendance, grade reports, rosters, class and office schedules.
• File a syllabus for each course with the appropriate division office; post and maintain weekly office hours.
• Provide each student with a current course syllabus (including SLOs, classroom procedures, requirements, grading policies) and copy to the Division Office.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources and advise on requirements for successful achievement in the area of expertise.
• Assume institutional responsibilities essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college, and district programs.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications (one of the following):

• A master’s degree in the discipline directly related to Fire Technology or equivalent foreign degree and two (2) years of professional experience directly related to Fire Technology and any appropriate licensure; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in the discipline directly related to Fire Technology or equivalent foreign degree and six (6) years of professional experience directly related to Fire Technology and any appropriate licensure.

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Qualifications

Desired qualifications:

• Valid California State EMT, EMT‑Advanced, or EMT‑Paramedic license.
• Five years of paid experience in public safety (e.g., police professionals, fire service personnel, EMS providers, public safety supervisors, emergency managers).
• Paid experience as a Public Safety Supervisor (examples: Fire Battalion Chief, Police Captain).
• Advanced degrees such as Master’s in Fire Protection Engineering, Master’s of Emergency Services Administration, Master’s of Public Administration with a Fire and Emergency Services specialization, Master’s in Fire Science, or Executive Fire Officer (US Fire Administration).

Benefits

• Employer‑contributed medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability for employee.
• Employer‑provided life insurance.
• Sabbatical, rejuvenation, and retraining leaves.
• Banked leave provisions.
• Professional growth and development activities.
• 10 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave.
• Conference leaves.
• Opportunity for overload assignments.
• CalSTRS retirement.
• Position is union‑affiliated (West Valley‑Mission Federation of Teachers).

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $97,318 – $