Applied Technology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

State Center Community College; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college in Fresno is seeking a Part-Time Applied Technology Instructor to educate a diverse student population. The role involves teaching foundational courses in applied technology, focusing on practical applications and creating an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should possess the required educational qualifications and a commitment to equity in teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in applied technology instruction and equity-minded practice.
• Ability to engage with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach applied technology courses on-campus and off-site.
• Develop curriculum responsive to diverse student backgrounds.
• Fulfill instructor duties according to administrative regulation.

Skills

Knowledge in industrial technology

Strong math background

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree with 6 years experience

California Community College credential

Job description

Applied Technology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Title Applied Technology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Campus Location

Campus Location Fresno City College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 22,000 students of which 56% are Latinx, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% are African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial. FCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in applied technology, on the Fresno City College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a variety of applied technology foundation courses, that are required by the various occupational programs.These classes include curriculum in:
  • Technical computer applications within the Windows environment, Microsoft Office applications used in industrial settings and an introduction to industry specific software (i.e. CADD , CAM , Mitchell on Demand, Johnson Metasys, etc.);
  • Technical report writing with emphasis on the skills needed in various occupational programs;
  • Practical mathematical applications specific to the methods and requirements of various industries; and
  • Industrial science with emphasis on the application of physics in mechanical, fluid, thermal and electrical systems used in industrial technology.
• Duties may include assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed; and
• Otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment;
  
  OR
  
  An associate degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment;
  
  OR
  
• A valid California Community College credential;
  
  OR
  
• The equivalent education and/or experiences (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience applicable to teaching courses in the industrial area;
• Strong math, computer and/or industrial science background;
• Experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its missions and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation