Assistant Professor, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (Tenure- Track)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement

District‑paid benefits

Dental and vision

Sabbatical Leave

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District, serving Martinez, CA, seeks an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology for the Los Medanos College program. The tenure-track faculty will teach electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, process control, troubleshooting, and workplace safety in full‑time instruction.

The candidate will mentor a diverse student population, engage with industry partners, and contribute to curriculum development, program review, and assessment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related work experience, or an Associate degree and 6 years.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Electrical and Instrumentation concepts with hands-on learning.
• Experience in safety procedures and NEC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs.
• collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
• engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• participating in department, division, and college committees;
• participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college‑wide;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
• informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
• participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation teaching

Safety procedures knowledge

Lead / supervisor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (Tenure- Track)

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology provides full-time instruction in Los Medanos College's industry-aligned Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (ETEC) program. The faculty member prepares students for careers in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries by teaching courses in electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workplace safety.

In addition to classroom, laboratory, and hands-on technical instruction, the faculty member mentors and supports a diverse student population, fostering student success, retention, and career readiness. The position requires active engagement with industry partners to maintain current workforce relevance, develop internships and employment pathways, and ensure curriculum alignment with evolving industry standards and technologies.

The Assistant Professor participates in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to shared governance through committee work, college service, and collaborative initiatives that support institutional goals.

Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, creating a welcoming learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The faculty member promotes a safety-first culture in all instructional and laboratory activities and works collaboratively with students, colleagues, industry partners, and community stakeholders to prepare graduates for employment and career advancement in the electrical and instrumentation fields.

Recruitment Timeline:

• 1. Initial review of applications will occur [December 2026].
• 2. Selected applicants will be contacted in [January 2027] to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place in‑person in [February 2027].
• 3. Final interviews will be held [February/March 2027]. Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

Position Title Assistant Professor, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (Tenure- Track)

The assistant professor of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology provides full-time instruction in Los Medanos College’s industry‑aligned Electrical and Instrumentation Technology ( ETEC ) program. The faculty member prepares students for careers in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries by teaching courses in electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workplace safety.

In addition to classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on technical instruction, the faculty member mentors and supports a diverse student population, fostering student success, retention, and career readiness. The position requires active engagement with industry partners to maintain current workforce relevance, develop internships and employment pathways, and ensure curriculum alignment with evolving industry standards and technologies.

The assistant professor participates in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to shared governance through committee work, college service, and collaborative initiatives that support institutional goals.

Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, creating a welcoming learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The faculty member promotes a safety‑first culture in all instructional and laboratory activities and works collaboratively with students, colleagues, industry partners, and community stakeholders to prepare graduates for employment and career advancement in the electrical and instrumentation fields.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries

Contact Emerald Templeton at: [e-mail] with your inquiry.

Recruitment Type Faculty

Posting Number F01358

# of Openings 1

Initial salary placement for full‑time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Employee Group Full‑Time Faculty

Department L6012-Process Technology

Discipline Electromechanical Technology (industrial mechanical technology)

Duties and Responsibilities

• advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
• participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
• collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
• engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• participating in department, division, and college committees;
• participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college‑wide;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
• participating in College’s shared governance processes.

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

• 1) Bachelor’s degree; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR Associate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.
• 2) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Desirable Qualifications

• 1. Experience in teaching Electrical and Instrumentation principles, theory and hands‑on learning.
• 2. Knowledge and hands on experience with: Safety procedures working with and on Electrical and Instrumentation equipment; Instrumentation Process Loop and wiring diagrams; Process Analyzers: Process, Calibration, troubleshooting and control; Process PID Control, Calibration, and Troubleshooting; Process Measurement and Control Techniques; Electrical and Instrumentation Test equipment; Motor Control, Both AC and DC Motors; Power Distribution and Equipment; and, National Electrical Code.
• 3. Experience working as a lead or supervisor leading a diverse group in an instrument shop.

Job Open Date: 09/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/13/2026

Employment Begins: Fall 2027

# of Months 12

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
• District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one‑time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

• * Tell us how you meet one of the following qualifications: A)Bachelor’s degree; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR B) Associate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience in teaching Electrical and Instrumentation principles, including theory and hands‑on learning.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your knowledge of and experience with: Safety procedures working with and on Electrical and Instrumentation equipment; Instrumentation Process Loop and wiring diagrams; Process Analyzers: Process, Calibration, troubleshooting and control; Process PID Control, Calibration, and Troubleshooting; Process Measurement and Control Techniques; Electrical and Instrumentation Test equipment; Motor Control, Both AC and DC Motors; Power Distribution and Equipment; and, National Electrical Code.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience working as a lead or supervisor leading a diverse group in an instrument shop.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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