Part-Time Faculty - Machine Tool Technology

El Camino College; California; On-site; USD 152,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College in California is accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the Industry & Technology division to teach introductory to advanced machining courses for spring 2027. Courses include Introduction to Conventional & CNC Machining, Conventional & CNC Turning, Conventional & CNC Milling, Advanced Manufacturing Process, and related subjects.

Responsibilities include assessing learning outcomes and supporting institutional effectiveness, with online or hybrid

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience or Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• Ability to complete equivalency process if needed.
• Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355).
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission.
• Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours; distance education certification for online/hybrid courses may be required.
• Participate in initiatives with employers, advisory committees, and related instructional disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipine

Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above

Job description

El Camino College

Part-Time Faculty - Machine Tool Technology

Req: A2627-012

Division: Industry & Technology

Close Date: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part‑time faculty positions in the following subject area for spring 2027:

INTRODUCTION TO CONVENTIONAL & CNC MACHINING

CONVENTIONAL & CNC TURNING

CONVENTIONAL & CNC MILLING

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESS

MANUFACTURING PRINT READING MACHINESHOP CALCULATIONS

BASIC MACHINE TOOL OPERATION

GENERAL METALS

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipine; OR

Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Community college teaching experience, or experience training CNC machinists in the workplace.

Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, composites, lean production,quality assurance, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics and industry certification standards.

Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with related program industry and advisory committee members.

Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.

Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.

Ability to promote the use of instructional technology in curriculum delivery.

Ability to utilize technology in and outside of the classroom, including online teaching experience.

CLOSING DATE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture), $83.51 - $110.84 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.