Assistant Professor, Fire Technology
Company:
College of the Redwoods
Job Location:
Eureka, 95501
Category:
Fire Science
Type:
Full-Time
Position Type: Faculty
Department: Career Education
Location: Eureka
Summary
This position is for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fire Technology based at the Eureka campus. The position will involve teaching courses through multiple modalities (i.e. face-to-face, correspondence, online, other distance modalities) and teaching assignments may require night and/or weekend assignments on the Tompkins Hill campus and other locations. The Fire Technology Assistant Professor will teach courses that support the fire technology program including the needs of the academy and the community.Additional responsibilities and duties include:
- Participate in community advisory committee meetings by calling meetings, preparing agendas, and ensuring minutes are taken.
- Nominate potential advisory committee members and discuss with department faculty and division dean.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Fire Technology curriculum, including transfer/articulation agreements with colleges and universities and developing credit and non-credit courses for local departments and the community.
- Adhere to all safety standards and ensure safe practices on training grounds.
- Engage in institutional, program, degree, and course-level assessment.
- Participate in the College's shared governance process.
- Participate in local outreach activities representing the Fire Technology Program.
- Attend local Fire Chiefs Association and Instructors Association meetings.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, industry stakeholders, government agencies, media, and the general public.
- Aiding in all necessary steps to gain State Fire Training Accreditation
Anticipated start date for this position is Spring 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous teaching experience that provides the candidate with the ability to teach a broad range of fire technology courses.
- Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment to support the Fire/EMS Lab Technician as necessary.
- Experience with multi-agency training coordination.
- Experience in managing and overseeing assistant instructors, guest lecturers, and skills coaches (qualified student assistants) during firefighter-related lecture and lab instruction as required by SFT.
- Meets the current SFT qualifications for primary or lead instructor for the following Fire Service Training and Education Program courses {FSTEP) embedded in a Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 Academy: Fire Fighter Survival, Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician {Vehicle Extrication), Confined Space Rescue Awareness.
- Meets the current SFT qualifications for lead evaluator to conduct the Certification Written and Skills Evaluations for Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter 2, Wildland Fire Fighter 1, and Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
- Possesses the technical expertise to properly and safely demonstrate the use and operation of all required equipment identified in the SFT Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 Course Plans.
- California State Fire Training CEET, RIO and Ethics Certification
- Experience with SFT Course Request and Course Return Processing of embedded FSTEP courses.
Education and Experience
Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher AND Two (2) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment OR Associate's Degree AND Six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment
- Meets the Primary Instructor and Fire Fighter Instructor Qualifications as required by the State Fire Training {SFT) Division of the California Office of State Fire Marshal {Sections 6.2 and 6.6 of SFT Procedures Manual).
- Active registered instructor in good standing with State Fire Training.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
Salary Grade: Based on education and experience
Salary: $69,660.00- $99,963.00/Annually (Salary range, based on education, continues to a maximum of $156,613.00/Annually)
Contact(s): Human Resources
Contact Phone: 707-476-4140
Contact Email: hr@redwoods.edu
Start Date
Spring 2026Posting Number: F00169P
Requisition Number: 25-166
Job Close Date: 07/08/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance of a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during the recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university will be required.College of the Redwoods Faculty Organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for College of the Redwoods faculty employees. Each employee hired into a faculty position shall contribute to the administration of this contract by membership dues or service fees.
Initial salary placement is determined by education and teaching/professional experience. Refer to the CRFO Collective Bargaining Agreement for specific details on salary placement.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance is provided by the District for allfull-time employees and their dependents. Faculty also receive sick leave and personal holidays. Retirement benefits are administered through CalSTRS.
Application Process
Required MaterialsApply online at https://employment.redwoods.edu/
You will need to attach the information below to complete the online application process. Attachments are accepted in .doc or .pdf file formats.
1. Letter of introduction expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Professional resume or curriculum vitae
3. Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application, official copies will be required of the successful candidate)
4. A statement of Teaching Philosophy
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the screening committee.
Application Procedures
All documents included in your application file become the property of the District and will not be returned. Your application for this job posting will not be considered for future openings. New documents must be submitted for each job posting. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. This transcript evaluation must be attached to the application in order to be considered complete. A list of suggested Transcript Evaluation Services can be found here.
To be included in the first review, the applicant must complete the online application process by 5:00 p.m. PST on the closing or first review date. The district reserves the right to keep this position open until filled.
If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply or interview for this job posting, please call Human Resources.
For assistance or information, please contact:
College of the Redwoods
Human Resources
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Phone 707-476-4140
Fax 707-476-4421
TTY 711
Email hr@redwoods.edu
Selection Process
All complete applications will be reviewed by a representative screening committee. Selected candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview at College of the Redwoods. Expenses incurred in connection with the site interview will not be reimbursed.
