Makerspace Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college district in California is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses under supervision, assessing student outcomes, and maintaining professional development. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. This position offers a flexible schedule and ongoing recruitment based on college needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
• Must demonstrate understanding of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.
• Help students maximize their potential in mastering course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in their teaching field.
• Continue professional development.
• Utilize current technology in job duties.
• Maintain standards of 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 and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Responsiveness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree and six years of professional experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part‑time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year‑round based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean.


• Help students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content.


• Assess student learning outcomes.


• Maintain a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in their regular teaching field.


• Continue professional development.


• Utilize current technology in the performance of job duties.


• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.


• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.


• Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities.


• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean.


• Fulfill 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 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:

• MAKR 140 – Introduction to Making


• MAKR 151 – Makerspace Lab I


• MAKR 155 – Wood Maker


• MAKR 156 – Print Maker

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

• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR an associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent. 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. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire.


• 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.

NOTES

• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word‑for‑word). If your degree title is not exactly the same as one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for “equivalency” to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.


• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency determination process.


• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact Human Resources for assistance.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

• A Los Rios Community College District Application


• Letter of Interest


• Resume or Curriculum Vitae


• Unofficial Transcripts from College/University and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see additional instructions)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.


• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.


• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.


• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.


• Only copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. Please DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.


• Individuals who have completed college/university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.


• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.


• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.