Engineering Professor

College of the Sequoias Community College District•Visalia, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success. Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, temporary one year position in the Engineering Department beginning August 2026. Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses: Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged. College of the Sequoias offers lecture-lab pay parity, as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts’ commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 §53022.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching engineering courses (lectures, and/or laboratories, hybrid) at the post-secondary level that includes introductory and major-preparation courses.
Community college teaching experience.
Online Teaching Certification that is from 2023 or newer, and/or willingness to complete a COS online teaching certification training.
Teaching experience at any level.
Graduate and/or undergraduate coursework related to teaching.
Familiarity with the educational needs of students pursuing engineering careers.
Successful experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and the ability to address the needs of frequently under-prepared students.
Evidence of ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and assessment methods that encourage retention and successfully challenges a diverse student population to achieve their full potential.
Applied engineering skills.
Hands-on skills in fabrication and repair of equipment and electrical circuits.
A professional engineer’s license or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.
Experience working in an engineering role outside of academia.
Programming experience with MATLAB or other programming languages (e.g. Python, C++).
Ability to teach a course on computer architecture.
Dedication to professional responsibilities, community, and/or campus service.
Teamwork/leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Teaching Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Graphics, Statics, MATLAB Programming, Circuit Analysis, Materials Science and Engineering.
Maintenance of office hours.
Active engagement with campus culture.
Participation in departmental responsibilities.
Willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity District wide.