Part-Time Engineering Instructor — Online/Hybrid

SCCCD International Education; California; On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Engineering Instructor to provide instruction in various settings, including online and lab courses. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's in engineering and have teaching experience. This role emphasizes a commitment to diverse student populations and effective pedagogical methods. Starting salary ranges from $45.49 to $61.78 for lecture courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s in any field of engineering required.
• Teaching experience at any level preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Engineering in various settings.
• Evaluate student progress through various assessments.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics in teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level

Effective communication

Knowledge of current curriculum standards

Education

Master's in any field of engineering

Bachelor's in a related field and Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geology

Valid California Community College Credential

Job description

Engineering Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Engineering Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College Center

Campus Location

Campus Location Madera Community College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share the Madera Community College Center’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of Fall 2017, we currently enroll over 5,000 students of which 66% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 3% are Black/African American, 19% are White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% are multiracial. MCCC 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.

Providing instruction in Engineering in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Engineering;
• Teaching developmental and transfer engineering courses offered by the department;
• 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

• 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).

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.

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level;
• Teaching experience in the breadth of courses taught and the use of a variety of pedagogies;
• Demonstrated teaching ability;
• Knowledge of the current curriculum and assessment standards in engineering education;
• 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.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

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 (*).

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• * Would you like to petition for equivalency based on your education and/or experience including knowledge and skills gained from informal activities?NOTE: If your qualifications do not exactly match the minimum qualifications stated in the job announcement and you fail to petition for equivalency, your application will be considered incomplete.
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
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