Part-Time Instructor Pool - Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 113,417 - 158,699; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for Engineering at Santa Barbara City College. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction in engineering subjects while engaging with students to foster an effective learning environment. The ideal candidate will have at least a Master's degree in engineering or a related field, demonstrating an understanding of diverse academic backgrounds. An application including a cover letter and CV is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any engineering field is required.
• Experience in teaching or instructional roles preferred.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in engineering courses.
• Create and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Be available to students outside of class.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Communication

Education

Master's in any field of engineering

Bachelor's in engineering + Master's in a related field

Job description

Part-Time Instructor Pool - Engineering

Salary: $82.33 - $115.20 Hourly

Job Type: PT Credit Faculty

Job Number: 12-2021-PP32

Closing: Continuous

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: Engineering

Basic Functions

Essential Functions of Position: Provide quality instructions, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues. Primary duties of part-time faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Part-time instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.

Part-time Salary

The starting credit part-time faculty rate from salary table 11 is $102.90 per hour - Lecture and $82.33 per hour - Lab. If you have a doctorate, the rate is $107.87 per hour - Lecture and $86.30 per hour - Lab.

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

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 the equivalent.

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

OR

A combination of education and other accomplishments that are equivalent to the above. (If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement which presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other products).

Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least equivalent to all of the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required material.

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, culture, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts DOES NOT EXACTLY MATCH one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications listed above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Those documents include a completed SBCC Equivalency Crosswalk and a narrative synopsis of your educational background justifying equivalency.

Instructions for Completing Equivalency Documentation (Download PDF reader)

Knowledge and Abilities

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

• Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc
• Cover letter addressing the applicant's experience and the desirable qualifications listed in this announcement.
• CV or Resume.
• Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly
• Copy of an unofficial college/university transcript, which verifies minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.
• If claiming equivalency, attach a separate statement in the "Documents Needed To Apply" section entitled "Equivalency" in the online application. The statement presents the basis for this claim and submit supporting evidence, e.g. transcripts, publications, other documents.
• Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an official USA certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to the online application. NOTE: If you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. To search for institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit http://www.chea.org/search/search.asp or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx. For a list of recognized organizations providing transcript evaluation services, visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
• Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.

Additional Instructions

If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete.

Application Procedure and Selection

To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required documents must be submitted via the online system by the application deadline. It is important that the online District Application form fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant.

The selection procedure includes review of online applications, teaching demonstration for selected applicants, interviews, and final approval by the Board of Trustees. Some interviews may be conducted remotely; health and safety protocols will be observed as approved by the local health department.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment

• Satisfactory fingerprint report and a completed tuberculosis risk assessment.
• Documentation verifying identity and United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Official transcripts conferring college degrees indicated on the employment application.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/3356132/part-time-instructor-pool-engineering

Note: Santa Barbara City College is not reimbursing applicants for travel expenses related to the application or interview process.