Engineering Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full‑time faculty member.

About the Department:
The Department maintains a focus on excellence in teaching lower‑division students. Our courses average 25‑30 students per section, allowing instructors to work closely with students.

The Department values cultural competence, defined as an ongoing process of increasing the ability to assess and revise individual and organizational behavior, in response to an expanded understanding of culture. Culture refers to an integrated pattern of collective behavior, including habits, customs, values, beliefs, and institutions. Cultural competence is associated with attributes, knowledge and skills that enable individuals and organizations to demonstrate respect and value for each person and to manifest an understanding of the dynamics of difference.

American River College pursues attitudes, values, and practices that promote healthy, constructive interactions in a diverse community and enable the college to work effectively with our diverse students. To promote cultural competence and create an inclusive learning environment, ARC values:

• Diversity and pluralism
• Continuous personal and professional development, assessment and revision
• Awareness of the dynamics of cross‑cultural interactions
• The ongoing pursuit of teaching strategies and student services that better serve diverse populations
• An environment of respect, equity, and justice

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self‑reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
• Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ENGR 300 - Introduction to Engineering
• ENGR 310 - Engineering Survey Measurements
• ENGR 312 - Engineering Graphics
• ENGR 412 - Properties of Materials
• ENGR 420 - Statics

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the campus: ARC Programs and Majors.