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Position Title Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Special Instructions to Applicants The Los Medanos College Engineering Department is accepting applications for qualified adjunct Engineering faculty to teach lecture and lab sections at the Pittsburg campus for Spring 2027 and upcoming terms.
Required Application Documents:
Please upload the following materials with your submission:
- Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework (clearly indicating the degree awarded and conferral date).
- A résumé detailing your relevant background, preparation, and experience for this role.
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the position.
Description of Position The Los Medanos College Engineering Department invites applications for qualified adjunct Engineering faculty to teach lecture and laboratory sections at the Pittsburg campus starting in Spring 2027 and subsequent terms. The department provides foundational engineering coursework supporting Associate in Science degree completion and seamless transfer to four-year university engineering programs. Core course offerings include Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Graphics/Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming, Circuit Analysis, Materials Science, Statics, Dynamics and Manufacturing Processes. Class schedules and course assignments depend on departmental requirements and student enrollment demands, with instruction scheduled primarily during daytime hours alongside select evening offerings. Minimum Requirements: Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrate outstanding communication and collaborative skills. Applicants should display a strong dedication to instructing and supporting a diverse student body representing varied racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds, as well as gender identities and physical/learning abilities. While prior teaching experience is preferred, candidates without formal instructional backgrounds who demonstrate strong potential and enthusiasm for teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
Inquiries Francesca Briggs Professor of Engineering Physical Science Department Chair fbriggs@losmedanos.edu
Recruitment Type Faculty
Location Los Medanos College
Posting Number F01383
# of Openings 2
Salary Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$136.73 per hour (up to $151.16).
Position Status Temporary
EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group Part-Time Faculty
Department L5008-Physical Science
Discipline Engineering
Alternate Discipline
Duties and Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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.
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.
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 (NOTE: A bachelor’s in any field of engineering with a professional engineer’s license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)
License/Certificates/Credentials N/A Prior teaching experience is desirable
Desirable Qualifications Experienced in advocating for and supporting students with wide-ranging identities, abilities, academic needs, and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Job Open Date:
10/27/2026
Job Close Date:
06/30/2027
Open Until Filled No
Employment Begins:
SP27
# of Months 4 months/semester
Employee 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.
How to Apply
- Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received.
- You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
- If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
- Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
- Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
- All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Selection Process Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
- The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
- During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
- Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date
ADA Accommodations:
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
Medical Verification
Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to slever@4cd.edu
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Diversity Statement It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.