Sierra College

Engineering (Adjunct/Part-time)

Location
Rocklin, CA
Pay
$83 – $106 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 28, 2026

About this position

Engineering (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 23 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Master's in any field of engineeringOR Bachelor's in any of the aboveAND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geologyOR the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline) This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements. If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:World Education Services Educational Credential Evaluators Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases) Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 30,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its rac

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This listing
$83 – $106 per hour
Engineering median
$5,000/ course, n=90
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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