Engineering Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

SCCCD International Education; College City (AR); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

Fresno City College invites applications for an Engineering Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool). The role focuses on equity-minded teaching to support students from diverse backgrounds, with instruction across traditional, online, and hybrid formats.

The ideal candidate will possess appropriate engineering credentials and be prepared to develop inclusive, engaging courses while contributing to a supportive learning environment and district equity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diversity responsiveness and equity-minded practice required.
• Master’s in engineering or related field; or engineering bachelor plus Master’s in math/physics/CS/chem/geo; or credential.
• Valid California Community College Credential or equivalent education/experience.
• Bachelor’s in engineering with professional engineer license is an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach a part-time schedule of Engineering courses as assigned.
• Use diverse pedagogies and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain curriculum outlines and evaluate student progress with various assessments.
• Provide course syllabi and keep grading/records per district policy.
• Complete required grading/evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Fulfill duties per Administrative Regulation 7122.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Effective communication

Technology-enabled instruction

Education

Master’s in engineering (any field)

Bachelor’s in engineering + Master’s in math/physics/CS/chemistry/geology

California Community College Credential

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Engineering Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps.

Essential Functions of Position

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Engineering courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty, and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adhering to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;
• 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
• A valid California Community College Credential; or
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

A bachelor’s in any field of engineering with a professional engineer’s license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion shape participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth, and the ability to support students across sociocultural and socioeconomic diversities;
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, underprepared and high-need community college students;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies that are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

• Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule;
• All salary classification placements on the salary schedule will be based on education and experience (where applicable) as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications;
• Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process for part-time faculty positions is governed by the hiring department. Should the department have an interest in your application, it will contact you directly with any questions and/or to extend an opportunity to interview. This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants placed in the continuous pool will remain on file for 18 months; if not selected within that period, a new application will be required.

State Center Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process and to respond to the needs of our applicants.

1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
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