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Engineering Adjunct Instructor (POOL) (TEMPORARY)
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Position Number: 5040949
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Position Type: Business - International Business

Engineering Adjunct Instructor (POOL) (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F00914
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary:

Description of Position:
"The Physical Science Department at Los Medanos College is seeking Engineering instructor(s) for teaching assignments at the Pittsburg campus and Brentwood Center. Courses may include Introduction to Engineering, C++, MATLAB, Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Electrical Circuits, Manufacturing Processes. Applicants should have excellent skills in communication and experience working with individuals or teams in a collaborative educational environment. Although teaching experience is preferred, applicants with no prior teaching experience but a strong aptitude or interest in teaching are encouraged to apply.We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission."

Inquiries:
Contact Department Chair Kurt Crowder at kcrowder@losmedanos.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: L5008-Physical Science

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Masters in any field of engineering
OR Bachelors in any of the above
AND Masters in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology
OR the equivalent

(NOTE: A bachelors in any field of engineering with a professional engineers license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

Desirable Qualifications:
N/A

Job Open Date: 10/20/2022
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: January 2023
# of Months: 4

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/9056

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.