"Full Time Instructor, Engineering (Architectural)"

Full Time Instructor, Engineering (Architectural)

Victor Valley College

Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number: 2025-555(2) FTINENGD01

Location: CA 92395, CA

Department: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH

Closing: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions:

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 3, 2026

FAIR LABOR STANDARS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), THROUGH MARCH 2, 2026, AT 5:00 PM

10 - Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a learning environment that fosters student success, using different teaching modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities to promote student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues in program and curriculum development and participate in other departmental meetings and projects.
• Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person and perform related duties as assigned.
• Serve on academic senate and shared governance committees as necessary to support and enrich instructional programs.
• Promote the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Comply with district policies and procedures in the performance of all duties by timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities including holding weekly office hours and being available to assist students as required.
• Participate in assessment, program review, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes.
• Proficiency in the latest industry software and technologies used in engineering and architectural design.
• Stay current with evolving engineering processes, tools, and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with the local/regional business and industry community. Serve as a resource for economic development and workforce development initiatives within our community.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in any field of engineering OR Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology OR the equivalent
(NOTE: A Bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience/education in civil and/or mechanical engineering
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Experience teaching AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks

We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (cccco.edu).

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271, Ext.2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable.
• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.

Ability to:

• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)