Engineering Technology Adjunct Instructor

Diablo Valley College•Martinez, CA

2d•$78 - $151

About The Position

The Engineering Technology program of DVC is looking for adjuncts to teach our Machining classes. Machining Instructor candidates must have experience and teaching skills for content that includes, safety in the machine laboratory, blueprint reading and technical drawing interpretation, inspection and quality control, precision measuring tools, geometric layout methods, taps/dies and threading, speed and feed calculations, cutting tool theory, materials and selection of materials, hand tools, pedestal and surface grinding operations, drill press, band saw, manual lathes, and vertical mills. 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. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families. The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Requirements

Master's in any field of engineering technology or engineering
Bachelor's degree in either of the above AND Master's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, biological science or chemistry
Bachelor's degree in industrial technology, engineering technology or engineering AND A professional engineer's license
Master's Degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering
Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Technology, with two-years of work experience
Master's in any field of engineering
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology
Bachelor's degree in any subject and two years' work experience in a related field
Associate Degree in any subject with six years' work experience in a related field

Nice To Haves

Machining Instructor candidates must have experience and teaching skills for content that includes, safety in the machine laboratory, blueprint reading and technical drawing interpretation, inspection and quality control, precision measuring tools, geometric layout methods, taps/dies and threading, speed and feed calculations, cutting tool theory, materials and selection of materials, hand tools, pedestal and surface grinding operations, drill press, band saw, manual lathes, and vertical mills.
Experience with CNC machining and CAD/CAM is also highly desirable.
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.

Responsibilities

providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules
creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking
evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work
meeting with students outside of class
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas
fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member
maintaining accurate academic records
performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.