Job Description

Engineering Technology Adjunct Instructor

Posting Number:

F01227

Location:

Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of 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.

Inquiries:

Jeffrey G. Smith, Ed.Dj

smith@DVC.edu

Position Status:

Temporary

EEO Job Category:

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group:

Part-Time Faculty

Department:

D4615-Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

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

Associate Degree in any subject with six years' work experience in a related field

Desirable Qualifications:

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.

Job Open Date:

04/10/2025

Job Close Date:

1/5/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Begins:

Fall 2025

# of Months:

5 months