Yosemite Community College District Hiring for Part-Time Instructor of Engineering/Engineering Technology – School of Science, Engineering and Math at Modesto, California Full Time

Modesto Junior College

 

Part-Time Instructor of Engineering/Engineering Technology – School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics – Modesto Junior College

Salary: The Hourly Range: $61.75 – $98.73

Doctorate Range: $72.77 to $101.32

(2022-2023 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

 

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour for 1/2 hour each week as a separate assignment

Closing Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm.

 

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=263630

 

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in the (Engineering Technology). Teaching lower division college courses in Engineering Technology and advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in any field of engineering technology or engineering OR Bachelor’s degree in either of the above AND Master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, biological science or chemistry, OR Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, engineering technology or engineering AND A professional engineer’s license OR the equivalent

 

Determined by California State Chancellors Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.

 

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

 

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

 

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.

• Enthusiasm for the learning process.

• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.

• Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles.

• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.

• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.

• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

• Experience and expertise using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per the ASME Y14.5 standard.

 

Desirable Professional Characteristics

• Education and/or experience in teaching in Engineering Technology at the community college level 

• Current knowledge of Engineering/Engineering Technology

• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.

• Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.

• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;

• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;

• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;

• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Engineering Technology, especially as it relates to the relevancy of Engineering in students’ lives, interests, and communities; 

• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom;

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

• Educational and professional experience in the fundamentals of engineering graphics including orthographic projection, section views, isometric views, etc using 2D and 3D CAD programs.

• Demonstrated ability to create technical drawings, specifically mechanical part and assembly drawings.

• Demonstrated ability to use and explain basic, intermediate, and advanced features of AutoCAD (or similar programs).

• Demonstrated ability to use and explain the fundamental features of a 3D mechanical design program such as Inventor or Solidworks, including part, assembly, and drawing creation.

 

Example of Duties

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Engineering Technology

• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.

• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.

• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.

• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.

• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and using the results for improvement.

• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity. 

• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals. 

• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.

• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.

Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.

Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.

Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.

Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.7/13/2023