Drafting Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los-Rios-Community-College-District; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified part-time Adjunct faculty to teach DESIGN courses at American River College. Faculty will work under the supervision of the area dean and focus on student mastery of course content while maintaining professional standards and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include assessments of learning outcomes, curriculum articulation, and participation in governance and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and professional experience directly related to assignment requested.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusivity in teaching and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and maintain up-to-date knowledge in field.
• Utilize current technology in teaching and course delivery.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Participate in faculty governance and college committees.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment

Technology in teaching

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Two years professional experience

Equivalent*

Job description

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

The Department’s primary focus:

• The Design and Engineering Technology Department Faculty celebrate the opportunity to provide learning materials to their students that reflect their personal expertise in their primary area of interest.
• Faculty are encouraged to provide Zero Textbook Cost courses to students.
• Workbooks are available for DESGN 301
• Faculty are also encouraged to use their personal experience to help prepare students for the workforce in keeping with our department and college mission statements and learning objectives. Examples of this might include preparing portfolios, resumes, and cover letters as part of instructional activities as well as providing job references after graduation when appropriate.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines at ARC and our sister colleges.
• Close ties with our industry partners and our student’s future employers is a key component of our faculty responsibilities.

American River College is committed to employees:

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experience

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• DESGN 270 Intro to Applied Drone Technology
• DESGN 271 Survey of Applied Drone Tech in Design
• DESGN 295 Independent Studies in Design Technology
• DESGN 298 Work Experience in Design Technology
• DESGN 299 Experimental Offering in Design Technology
• DESGN 300 Introduction to Design Resources
• DESGN 301 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
• DESGN 302 Technical Documentation with CADD
• DESGN 303 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting And Design - Drafting Tools
• DESGN 304 Introduction To Applied Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Drafting Standards
• DESGN 310 Graphic Analysis and Documentation DESGN 320 Three Dimensional Graphics and Design
• DESGN 325 Architectural Modeling and Design
• DESGN 328 Engineering Modeling and Design
• DESGN 331 Machine Design
• DESGN 340 Architecture and Construction
• DESGN 351 Surveying For Architectural Design
• DESGN 352 Land Planning For Architectural Design
• DESGN 360 Commercial Engineering Design and Drafting
• DESGN 361 Commercial MEP Design

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage: ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.

2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.