Job Details

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Teaching Position in Fire Technology

Position Number: 6888845
Location: Compton, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Fire Science

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Teaching Position in Fire Technology

Req: A2025-031
Location: Compton College
Division: Health and Public Services
Position Type: Faculty
Salary Min/Max:
Posting Close Date: 3/30/2026

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Compton Community College District is seeking an innovative individual whose focus is student learning for a full-time 10-month tenure-track position teaching Fire Technology courses including but not limited to Fire Technology. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of subjects related to Fire and Emergency Technology, not limited to fire training, fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency medical technology, and coordination/instruction in the fire academy. Representative duties of the assignment include: liaison among the colleges, the State Fire Marshal's Office and local fire agencies; evaluation of instructional staff; assisting with record-keeping functions; and insuring mandated changes in regulations are implemented. May include weekend assignments. Participation as a faculty member includes faculty meetings and student activities. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years full-time equivalent Fire and Emergency Technology experience: OR

Associate's degree and 6 years full-time equivalent Fire and Emergency Technology experience: OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualifications as stated above, must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California Community College Credential in appropriate subject.

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three to five years supervisory experience in a municipal fire department at the rank of captain or above.

Community College teaching experience.

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Evening or variable hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned essential functions of this job description are essential physical requirements. The chart below indicates the percentage of time spent on each of the following essential physical requirements.

1.Seldom = Less than 25 percent

2.Often = 51-75 percent

3.Occasional = 25-50 percent

4.Very Frequent = 76 percent and above

a.Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. 4

b.Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 3

c.Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students. 4

d.Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels. 4

e.Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. 4

f.Ability to lift 5 lbs. 1

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

SALARY RANGE: $55,669 - $89,569 (depending upon education and experience)

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental and vision insurance is available, toward which the College and the employee may contribute.

Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance, limited sick-leave benefits are available for days beyond the earned sick-leave days. Long-term disability income-protection insurance is also available.

Full-time employees contribute a percentage of their regular salary to either the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security.

WHAT WE OFFER

Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account

$50,000 Life Insurance Benefit

Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403 (b) Roth/457 plans)

Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)

Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Cumulative sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion

Progressive and innovative culture

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, tenure-track teaching position commences Fall 2026. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), transcripts, fingerprint results, and tuberculosis examination as required. Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization in the form of a passport, valid driver's license, or other equivalent identification, and Social Security card.

ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:

CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code 11135, Government Code 11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

TO APPLY

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit:

1.Online application: Human Resources (compton.edu)

2.Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.

3.Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.

Request for Equivalency form (if applicable).

4.Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple-page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript-evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript-evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position for which you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

Closing Date: First Review November 7, 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3 p.m. on the closing date.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Only individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible for specified reimbursement. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Candidate must complete a Travel Request and Reimbursement Form and submit it together with all supporting documentation to the Human Resources Department.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES AND APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION, CONTACT:

Compton College - Human Resources

1111 East Artesia Boulevard

Compton, CA 90221-5393

310-900-1600, ext. 2142

www.district.compton.edu

The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.

To apply, please visit: https://compton.igreentree.com/css_academic/csspage_referred.asp?req=A2025-031