Full Time Faculty - Advanced Manufacturing

University of California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach City College is hiring a full-time Advanced Manufacturing Professor for Spring 2027. The ideal candidate will lead curriculum development and teach diverse adult learners in various settings. Must have a bachelor's or higher with relevant professional experience. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience in machine tools and familiarity with CNC operations. This position emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational practices. Successful candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learner backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Recent teaching experience in machine tools or machine shop preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with CNC machines and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational programs and facilitate learning for diverse students.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Cultural engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MasterCAM

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Full Time Faculty – Advanced Manufacturing

Interviews for the position will occur during FALL 2026.

Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently serves approximately 39,928 students, the majority of whom are students of color. It is a Hispanic serving institution with 58% Hispanic/Latinx, 14% White, 11% African American, and 10% Asian & Filipino students. For more information on our College demographics please visit https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

About the Position

Long Beach Community College District is currently seeking one full‑time tenured Advanced Manufacturing Professor commencing with the Spring 2027 semester. This assignment also includes curriculum development, participation in the shared governance process through normal professional activities, committee work, and student activities. The teaching assignment may be at the Liberal Arts campus, the Trades, Technology & Community Learning campus or other college teaching locations. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. Faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals.

College Mission

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high‑quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected, and Respectful.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Representative Duties

The College seeks candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success. The position encompasses the following professional responsibilities and competencies:

Service

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class.
• Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
• The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.

Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent community college or lower division teaching experience in machine tools, or machine shop.
• Experience in field of course(s) to be taught, including machine setup and operation, inspection using hand and computer‑controlled tools, setup and operation of 3D printers, precision layout, 5‑axis milling experience, and robot machine tender experience.
• Experience with the setting up, programming and operating CNC machines including lathes and mills.
• Experience with developing work‑holding devices, jigs and fixtures.
• Preferred software experience: MasterCAM, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Fusion.
• Experience with inspecting machined parts, using GD&T standards and inspection equipment (ASME Y14.5, ISO 14405).
• Knowledge of OSHA and safe working practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Online Instruction.

License and/or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Application Requirements

Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

Application Details

• A Long Beach Community College District Online Application
• A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• A list of three references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
• All graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for AA/AS, BA/BS, MA/MS, and above (Ed.D, Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
• Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
• Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application.

Selection Process and Tentative Schedule

Application deadline: 2/16/2025 - may be extended.

First level interview: Tentatively FALL 2026.

Final interview: tentatively planned for: TBD.

Disability Accommodations

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938‑4372.

Long Beach City College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity‑minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.