Part-Time Electronics Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 12,288,192 - 20,811,403; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District seeks an adjunct Electronics instructor to teach courses in electronics production, testing and repair. You will develop curricula, assess outcomes, and create hands-on labs to support student success.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher with two years of professional experience (or an Associate degree with six years). Equity-minded teaching and strong communication are essential, with capability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. The professional experience must be directly related to the teaching assignment.
• Dissertation of equity-minded practice and cultural competence with diverse student backgrounds is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach Electronics coursework including fundamentals, mathematics, assembly and fabrication, soldering rework, and diagnostics.
• Assist in development and revision of curricula and assess student learning outcomes.
• Create a classroom and lab environment that promotes learning for every student.
• Consult with students during office hours and collaborate with program faculty to maximize effectiveness.

Skills

Electronics teaching

Curriculum development

Office hours

Industry experience

Instructional materials

Communication

Team collaboration

Diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher + 2 years experience or Associate degree + 6 years experience

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20 to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) – $103.85 to $151.07 per hour.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach coursework in Electronics in at least one or more of the following: basic and advanced electronics fundamentals, basic and advanced electronics mathematics, assembly and fabrication, soldering rework and repair, electronic diagnostics and repair, and other related courses in electronics production, testing, applications, and repair.
• Assist in the development and revision of curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students, as well as assessing student learning outcomes.
• Create a classroom and lab environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current technologies, techniques, and workforce and industry trends/needs.
• Collaborate with other program faculty and staff to maximize effectiveness in Career Technical Education (CTE) instruction and student success.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

Knowledge Of

• Successful Electronics teaching techniques that engage students in their learning, motivate students to develop higher‑order thinking skills, and ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress.
• Currency in the discipline, industry, and related technology, software, and hardware appropriate to instruction.

Skills And Abilities

• Academic preparation for or successful experience in teaching Electronics in at least one or more of the following: basic and advanced electronics fundamentals, basic and advanced electronics mathematics, assembly and fabrication, soldering rework and repair, and electronic diagnostics and repair, preferably at the college level.
• Successful direct industry work experience related to the teaching assignment.
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college and career technical education.
• Experience in developing and implementing instructional/training materials using both hardware and software components, with an emphasis on electronics testing and production equipment.
• Experience in, and commitment to, the use of computer‑based technology, industry software, and hardware appropriate to the subject area, including electronics test equipment and manufacturing tools, to provide students with a hands‑on and/or simulated learning experience.
• Possession of or experience with industry certifications specific to the needs of the instructional assignment, including those from the Global Electronics Association (IPC).
• Capacity to reflect on and evaluate one's pedagogy and to examine its effects critically.
• Skill and experience to motivate individuals from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Use instructional strategies designed for diverse learning styles and academic goals.

Job Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows: Degree Equivalence, Academic Background Equivalence, Professional Achievement Equivalence.

Related to disciplines in which a Master's Degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and breadth, depth, and rigor in each of the following:

• A broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree.
• A detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

Safety

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.
• Comprehend speech at normal levels.
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending at the waist.
• Physical presence at on‑site locations.
• Communicate and interact with others.
• Observe and interpret people and situations.
• Learn and apply new information or skills.
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.