Engineering Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks qualified candidates for a part-time adjunct faculty position. The role includes teaching ENGR courses such as ENGR 312, ENGR 400, ENGR 412, and ENGR 420 under the supervision of the area dean, with responsibilities for student outcomes and ongoing professional development.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Engineering or a qualifying combination of Bachelor's and Master’s in related fields, plus an equity-minded focus to support diverse

Qualifications

• Master's in engineering or related combination as described in the posting.
• Equity-minded focus and ability to support diverse student backgrounds and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Utilize current technology in job performance.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the area dean.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Assessment of learning outcomes

Use of current technology in teaching

Education

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering and Master's in Math/Physics/CS/Chem/Geology

Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

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.

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.

Typical Duties

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

• ENGR 312 Engineering Graphics
• ENGR 400 Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Devices
• ENGR 412 Properties of Materials
• ENGR 420 Statics

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

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in any field of engineering; OR bachelor's in any of the above AND master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology; OR the equivalent. 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.