San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Environmental Technology Instructor (Pool)

Location
San Mateo, CA
Pay
$89 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 2, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Environmental Technology Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach courses from the Recycling and Resource Management Certificate of Achievement, including courses in Introduction to Recycling and Resource Management, Culture and Zero Waste, Resource Management and Zero Waste for Communities, and Resource Management and Zero Waste in Business Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours Work with other environmental technology faculty to maintain program standards Work in cooperation with industry sponsors and advisory committees to ensure currency of curriculum and training Engage in indirect instruction, including advertisement, recruitment, and retention activities. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, including student learning outcomes and their assessment Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance offerings of the department Maintain expertise in current technologies. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Have knowledge of successful teaching techniques that engage students in their own learning and promote development of critical thinking skills Skills and Abilities:Demonstrate successful teaching experience in an environmental technology program Have the ability to teach courses related to recycling and resource management Demonstrate experience working with recycling and resource management trades and job apprenticeship councils Have an awareness of career opportunities in the recycling and resource management sector and local labor market Have a commitment to maintain currency in the discipline through participation in research and creative activities, professional associations, and services related to the recycling and resource management industry Are able able to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter Have an enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college Demonstrate skill and experience in motivating students from a broad spectrum of cultural, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds Are able to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students' achievement of those outcomes Job Requirements:Possession of a Bachelor's degree AND two years of recycling and resource management work experience OR an Associate degree AND six years of recycling and resource management work experience OR the equivalent (see below) Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Manda

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$89 – $151 per hour
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$3,304/ course, n=52
California median
$10,286/ course, n=297

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