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Position Title Assistant Professor, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (Tenure- Track)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology provides full-time instruction in Los Medanos College's industry-aligned Electrical and Instrumentation Technology ( ETEC ) program. The faculty member prepares students for careers in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries by teaching courses in electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workplace safety.
In addition to classroom, laboratory, and hands-on technical instruction, the faculty member mentors and supports a diverse student population, fostering student success, retention, and career readiness. The position requires active engagement with industry partners to maintain current workforce relevance, develop internships and employment pathways, and ensure curriculum alignment with evolving industry standards and technologies.
The Assistant Professor participates in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to shared governance through committee work, college service, and collaborative initiatives that support institutional goals.
Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, creating a welcoming learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The faculty member promotes a safety-first culture in all instructional and laboratory activities and works collaboratively with students, colleagues, industry partners, and community stakeholders to prepare graduates for employment and career advancement in the electrical and instrumentation fields.
Recruitment Timeline:
1) Initial review of applications will occur [December 2026].
2) Selected applicants will be contacted in [January 2027] to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place in-person in [February 2027].
3) Final interviews will be held [February/March 2027]. Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.
No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency.
If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master's degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.
Description of Position
The Assistant Professor of Electrical and Instrumentation Technology provides full-time instruction in Los Medanos College's industry-aligned Electrical and Instrumentation Technology ( ETEC ) program. The faculty member prepares students for careers in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries by teaching courses in electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, process control, troubleshooting, maintenance, and workplace safety.
In addition to classroom, laboratory, and hands-on technical instruction, the faculty member mentors and supports a diverse student population, fostering student success, retention, and career readiness. The position requires active engagement with industry partners to maintain current workforce relevance, develop internships and employment pathways, and ensure curriculum alignment with evolving industry standards and technologies.
The Assistant Professor participates in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, and continuous program improvement. Faculty are expected to contribute to shared governance through committee work, college service, and collaborative initiatives that support institutional goals.
Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, creating a welcoming learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The faculty member promotes a safety-first culture in all instructional and laboratory activities and works collaboratively with students, colleagues, industry partners, and community stakeholders to prepare graduates for employment and career advancement in the electrical and instrumentation fields.
Inquiries
Contact Emerald Templeton at: emtempleton@losmedanos.edu with your inquiry.
Recruitment Type Faculty
Location Los Medanos College
Posting Number F01358
# of Openings 1
Salary
Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $119,640 per year (Up to $132k).
Position Status Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group Full-Time Faculty
Department L6012-Process Technology
Discipline Electromechanical Technology (industrial mechanical technology)
Alternate Discipline
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College's shared governance processes.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
1) Bachelor's degree; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR Associate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.
2) Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
License/Certificates/Credentials
Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience in teaching Electrical and Instrumentation principles, theory and hands-on learning.
2. Knowledge and hands on experience with: Safety procedures working with and on Electrical and Instrumentation equipment; Instrumentation Process Loop and wiring diagrams; Process Analyzers: Process, Calibration, troubleshooting and control; Process PID Control, Calibration, and Troubleshooting; Process Measurement and Control Techniques; Electrical and Instrumentation Test equipment; Motor Control, Both AC and DC Motors; Power Distribution and Equipment; and, National Electrical Code.
3. Experience working as a lead or supervisor leading a diverse group in an instrument shop.
Job Open Date: 09/22/2026
Job Close Date: 11/13/2026
Open Until Filled No
Employment Begins: Fall 2027
# of Months 12
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
1. 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.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, 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.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
5. 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
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