Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is inviting applications for a temporary Engineering Adjunct Instructor at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. The position supports foundational engineering coursework and transfer pathways, with daytime and some evening classes across courses like MATLAB and C++ Programming.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of diverse student backgrounds and inclusive teaching.
• Master's in Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• A professional engineer license is an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and lab sections according to curriculum.
• Create a conducive learning environment and encourage critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and current knowledge.
• Fulfill part-time/temporary faculty responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Engineering

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

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

MATLAB

C++ Programming

Job description

Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01383

Location: Los Medanos College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Los Medanos College Engineering Department invites applications for qualified adjunct Engineering faculty to teach lecture and laboratory sections at the Pittsburg campus starting in Spring 2027 and subsequent terms. The department provides foundational engineering coursework supporting Associate in Science degree completion and seamless transfer to four-year university engineering programs. Core course offerings include Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Graphics/Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming, Circuit Analysis, Materials Science, Statics, Dynamics and Manufacturing Processes. Class schedules and course assignments depend on departmental requirements and student enrollment demands, with instruction scheduled primarily during daytime hours alongside select evening offerings.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrate outstanding communication and collaborative skills. Applicants should display a strong dedication to instructing and supporting a diverse student body representing varied racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds, as well as gender identities and physical/learning abilities. While prior teaching experience is preferred, candidates without formal instructional backgrounds who demonstrate strong potential and enthusiasm for teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

Inquiries:

Francesca Briggs
Professor of Engineering
Physical Science Department Chair
[e-mail]

Position Status:

Temporary

EEO Job Category:

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group:

Part-Time Faculty

Department:

L5008-Physical Science

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

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 (NOTE: A bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

Desirable Qualifications:

Experienced in advocating for and supporting students with wide-ranging identities, abilities, academic needs, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Job Open Date:

10/27/2026

Job Close Date:

06/30/2027

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Begins:

SP27

# of Months:

4 months/semester

EEO Statement

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.