Part-Time Faculty - Robotics

AgUpdate; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College is accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in Robotics for spring 2027. Courses include Introduction to Robotics, Fundamentals of Robotics, and Intermediate Robotics. Faculty assess learning outcomes and support institutional effectiveness and student success.

Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Online or hybrid teaching is possible with distance education certification or a waiver; the college values partnerships

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Contribute to institutional effectiveness and student support services.
• Teach part-time courses in Introduction to Robotics, Fundamentals of Robotics, and Intermediate Robotics.
• Possibly teach online or hybrid courses with proper distance education certification.

Skills

Community college teaching

Robotics knowledge

Teaching adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Associate's degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent qualification

California community college instructor credential

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - Robotics

El Camino College

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty - Robotics

Req: A2627-013

Location: ECC Campus

Division: Industry & Technology

Position Type: Part time Instructor

Posting Close Date:

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 ROBOTICS

FUNDAMENTALS OF ROBOTICS

INTERMEDIATE ROBOTICS

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.
• Working knowledge of robotics technology including VEX robotics is desirable or willingness to train.
• Ability to attend regional robotics competitions with the ECC student Robotics Club on weekends.
• 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), disability (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.