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Fire Technology & EMS Instructor, Hourly Part-Time

🏛️ Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA 📍 USA 🗓️ Posted Oct 27, 2025 ⏳ Due Jul 08, 2026
Fire Science

Description

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: Dependent upon academic background and educational experience (refer to the Faculty Salary Schedule)
Posted: October 8, 2025
Application Due: April 7, 2026
Job Number: FAC00380P
Category: Fire Science
Department: Administration of Justice & Fire Technology
Location: Fire Academy
Percentage Employee: Not to exceed 60%
FLSA: Exempt
Starting Date: As Needed (This posting establishes a pool for future part-time teaching opportunities)

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College proudly serves a diverse community of learners across the Los Angeles region. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), the college supports over 22,000 students, including more than 18,000 Latinx learners.

Río Hondo College was the first institution in Los Angeles County to offer two years of free tuition for first-time, full-time students through the Río Promise Program. The college has a strong transfer record to prestigious universities including Harvard, Stanford, USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College.

With 900 dedicated employees — nearly 600 of whom are faculty — Río Hondo College champions educational equity, social mobility, and student success. The college is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, offering:

  • 30 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) to CSU campuses

  • 1 Bachelor’s Degree (Automotive Technology)

  • 60+ Certificates and career pathways

  • Dual enrollment with K-12 districts

  • Nationally recognized athletics and student leadership programs

Position Overview

The Fire Technology & EMS Instructor (Adjunct/Part-Time) will join a dynamic team committed to excellence in fire science education. This position provides instructional services in Fire Technology, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and related public safety fields at Río Hondo College’s Fire Academy.

Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes, delivered through lecture, lab, hybrid, or performance-based formats.

Essential Duties

  • Deliver effective instruction in assigned fire science and EMS courses using current educational theory and practice.

  • Engage students through diverse teaching methods aligned with student learning outcomes (SLOs).

  • Assess, record, and report student performance, attendance, and academic progress.

  • Advise students on academic pathways, study skills, and career opportunities.

  • Integrate modern instructional technologies and maintain accurate course materials.

  • Revise curriculum and syllabi in accordance with department and industry standards.

  • Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and program assessments as required.

  • Support student learning through inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

  • For academy courses: work in a para-military environment, including physical training, ladder climbing, fire suppression, and field exercises.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Any bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of professional experience; OR

  • Any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience; OR

  • A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the discipline; AND

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Equivalency Criteria

Applicants may also qualify with:

  • An Associate degree in Fire Technology or related field; OR

  • At least 12 upper-division units in a relevant area and three (3) years of related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Valid EMT or Paramedic Certification/License

  • Experience teaching or training in public safety or emergency response fields

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Current fire and EMS theory, practice, and instructional standards

  • Pedagogical and andragogical learning theories

  • Student learning outcome (SLO) assessment methods

  • Community college curriculum development and resources

  • Technology integration in classroom and online learning

Ability to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of fire science instruction

  • Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to diverse learners

  • Communicate effectively and maintain student confidentiality

  • Use technology and online learning platforms efficiently

  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to support institutional goals

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on April 7, 2026.

Required Materials:

  1. Completed Río Hondo College online application (includes supplemental questions)

  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

  3. Transcripts (must show degree awarded and conferral date — multiple transcripts should be merged into one PDF)

Note: Paper, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. All communications, including interview invitations, will be sent via email.

Additional Requirements

  • Proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act)

  • Fingerprint clearance through an approved LiveScan agency (at applicant’s expense)

  • Valid Tuberculosis (TB) test certificate (renewable every four years)

  • Proof of California driver’s license and insurability (if applicable)

Commitment to Diversity

Río Hondo College is committed to employing qualified, diverse faculty and staff dedicated to student success. The college values inclusivity, cultural awareness, and representation that reflect the rich diversity of the community it serves.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Río Hondo College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.


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