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ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR

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Opens:  February 8, 2010
Closes: Open until filled; first consideration date is March 9, 2010
Position Available:   Fall Quarter, 2010

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The instructor will be responsible for teaching and providing leadership in a variety of engineering courses including Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials, Circuit Analysis, Engineering Problem Solving, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Graphics, and other engineering related courses.  Part of the teaching assignment may include later afternoon and/or evening classes.  In addition to teaching, this position will require (1) developing and modifying curricula; (2) advising students in related academic programs; (3) helping promote the Engineering and Materials Science programs; and (4) participating in department/division activities and performing related professional responsibilities.  This is a full-time, tenure track position which reports to the Dean of the Math/Science Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering or closely related field.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in the field of engineering at the undergraduate level equivalent to at least one academic quarter.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences and abilities.
• Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Community college teaching experience in engineering.
• Experience teaching the variety of courses mentioned under “Position Description.”
• Experience with the use of new technologies in teaching engineering, including teaching online.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and focus on student learning.
• Interest in creative program and curriculum development and teaching methods.
• Interest/experience in working with grants.

DESIRED QUALITIES:
• Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of the first two years of college engineering.
• Ability to provide leadership in working with colleagues and staff in developing curricula.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness.
• Ability to foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Ability to successfully interact with superiors, colleagues, students and staff as part of an educational team.
• Ability to work with high school students, teachers, and community members to promote the engineering and Materials Science programs.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,000 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,000 students who come here from as many as 55 different countries.
EdCC is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway.  Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.  For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.
 
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in a classroom and office and may require standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.  The ability to speak clearly is essential.  Instructors must use a personal computer.
        
COMPENSATION:
The salary will be based on the current faculty salary schedule; placement is based on education and related experience.  The current range is $46,083 to $56,763 for a 172-day appointment.  The college provides an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and a retirement plan.
        
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Agency Shop Fee:  You must become a member of the faculty union or pay a representation fee or nonassociation fee within thirty calendar days of your hire.
• You must successfully pass the college’s criminal background check.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and operates under an affirmative action plan.  Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call (425) 640-1470 and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible.  The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Please refer to position announcement at www.edcc.edu/hr for details on forms to download, required documents to complete, and instructions on mailing,faxing,and personal delivery of application packet.

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