Engineering Technology Adjunct Instructor

Overview

Engineering Technology Adjunct Instructor – DVC is looking for qualified adjuncts to teach classes in the Engineering Technology program, specifically Machining classes.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and grade student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics; keep current knowledge in the subject matter.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member and maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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
• Master’s Degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering, OR
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Technology, with two years of work experience, OR
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in any subject and two years’ work experience in a related field, OR
• Associate Degree in any subject with six years’ work experience in a related field

• Experience and teaching skills for machining content including safety in the machine laboratory, blueprint reading and technical drawing, inspection and quality control, precision measuring tools, geometric layout methods, taps/dies and threading, speed and feed calculations, cutting tool theory, materials selection, hand tools, pedestal and surface grinding operations, drill press, band saw, manual lathes, and vertical mills.
• Experience with CNC machining and CAD/CAM is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work in a collaborative educational environment. Teaching experience is preferred but strong aptitude or interest in teaching is welcomed.

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure-track positions ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (up to $132k). Adjunct instructor classroom pay is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, and Disabilities Specialist rates are $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65).

• Position Status:
  Temporary
• EEO Job Category:
  Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
• Employee Group:
  Part-Time Faculty
• Department:
  Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include: providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, creating a learning-focused environment, evaluating student progress, meeting with students outside of class, maintaining professional conduct, staying current in subject matter, fulfilling part-time/temporary faculty responsibilities, maintaining accurate academic records, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 04/10/2025

Job Close Date: 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

Employment Begins:
Fall 2025

# of Months: 5 months

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and district-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life and long-term disability, EAP, deferred compensation, Sabbatical Leave, and additional benefits such as travel assistance plan and retiree benefits. Union information may apply per Local 1 or United Faculty.

Submit all application materials online. Ensure materials are received (unofficial transcripts for screening; official transcripts before employment start). If applying via equivalency, submit the Equivalency Application. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency. Do not upload placeholders. All application…