Manufacturing Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Reedley College, a part of the State Center Community College District, is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Instructor for its part-time faculty pool. The role involves teaching machine shop, welding, and maintenance classes, using online and hybrid formats as needed, and maintaining accurate records and syllabi.

The candidate should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded teaching and student success in a diverse college environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2 years of directly related experience, or an associate degree with 6 years of directly related experience.
• A valid California Community College credential OR the equivalent education and/or experience.
• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse student populations and equity-minded teaching practices.
• Experience teaching manufacturing topics (machine shop, welding, maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Teach machine shop, welding, and maintenance mechanic courses at varying levels.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods and technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students and maintain course syllabi.
• Maintain classroom records and submit timely grading/evaluations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Equity-minded practice

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

California Community College credential

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Computer assisted instruction

Instructional technologies

Job description

Manufacturing Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Manufacturing Technology;
• Teaching the following courses:
  • Introduction/intermediate/advanced machine shop classes
  • Introduction/intermediate/advanced welding classes
  • Introduction/intermediate/advanced maintenance mechanic classes
• 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, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence 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; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related experience;
• Any associate degree and six years of directly related experience;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional competency as evidenced by successful teaching and work experience in manufacturing;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation