Engineering Residential Faculty

Job

Location:

Mesa Community College
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

This full‑time, benefits‑eligible faculty position at Mesa Community College is scheduled to begin in August 2026. Mesa Community College is seeking a dedicated Engineering Faculty member to join the program and significantly contribute to enhancing the student experience across key areas, including engagement, assessment, enrollment, and retention. Primary responsibilities involve planning, developing, teaching, and assessing a diverse range of 100‑level and 200‑level engineering courses, and maintaining a minimum commitment of 15 load hours (30 clock hours) per semester.

The faculty member will also play a crucial role in student support initiatives, including developing and expanding programs for tutoring/mentoring, fostering student engineering clubs, securing and administering internship opportunities, and cultivating a strong sense of community within the discipline. In addition, the role requires participation in college or district committees, engagement in ongoing professional growth activities, and collaborative efforts with colleagues focused on the overall advancement of the engineering program.

• Instruct a diverse population of students in classroom and lab settings for a variety of engineering courses, with a majority of course load taught in‑person.
• Develop written syllabi, course outlines, curriculum, and course materials.
• Use the Canvas Learning Management System to support student learning and ensure Canvas materials are accessibility compliant.
• Assess student knowledge of subject matter.
• Maintain academic support hours to assist and advise students.
• Facilitate activities outside the classroom for students (e.g., internships, undergraduate research, clubs, community experiences).
• Contribute to department efforts, including program assessment, student retention initiatives, student success initiatives, and strategic scheduling of classes.
• Engage in the academic life of the college by participating in district‑wide and campus committees and activities.
• Pursue continuous professional development in engineering and pedagogical practices to remain current with industry trends, attending conferences, courses, seminars, and workshops.

• Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field
  * or a Master's degree or higher in the teaching field.
• The teaching field for this position is any engineering discipline.

• Teaching experience (lead, not assistant) related to engineering mechanics or electrical engineering.
• Experience developing training materials related to engineering research, industry, or education.
• Experience engaging students in active learning approaches incorporating best practices from education research.
• Experience assessing others' knowledge, skills, or performance with summative assessment approaches.
• Experience in leadership roles on teams (committees, clubs, special events, projects).
• Industry and/or research experience related to mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations; may be required to work evenings. Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor. MCCCD does not sponsor work visas.

Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts, a resume/CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of application. If the Master's degree is not in the teaching field, applicants should list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field. Unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools are accepted as attachments.

Transcripts from non‑U.S. institutions must be translated, evaluated, and provided with application materials. Additional materials will not be accepted after the posting closes. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

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