Engineering Adjunct Instructor (POOL) (TEMPORARY) - San Francisco California

Company: Contra Costa Community College District
Location: San Francisco, California
Posted On: 11/11/2024

Description of PositionThe 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.Our Vision for Social JusticeWe 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.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdjunct 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.Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.Master's in any field of engineeringOR Bachelor's in any of the aboveAND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geologyOR the equivalent(NOTE: A bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)Minimum RequirementsMaster's in any field of engineeringOR Bachelor's in any of the aboveAND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geologyOR the equivalent(NOTE: A bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)
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