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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Engineering Faculty, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6797553
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Engineering - Other Engineering

Engineering Faculty, Tenure Track

R-02540
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Math, Science, and Engineering

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$70,559 (Class II, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually for a 10-month contract

Start Date: August 2026

Job Description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Cuyamaca College is a small, community-centered college committed to equity, excellence, and social justice. We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Engineering Professor to join our Engineering Department. This position focuses on providing high-quality education in engineering, supporting student pathways and transfer in Engineering, and fostering a learning environment centered on equity and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will teach lecture and laboratory engineering courses, including introductory and major-level classes, with enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy. They will lead curriculum development efforts, integrating culturally relevant materials and equity-focused strategies to close achievement gaps and promote student success. In addition, the successful candidate will have responsibility for helping to maintain and grow the state-of-the-art Engineering program for the Engineering & Physical Sciences department, and will include development, implementation and articulation of curriculum, and development of facilities. This role will directly impact students' success and transferability to a university as well as their access to high-demand careers in all areas of engineering.

Interested candidates should be passionate about participating in departmental and college-wide initiatives aimed at improving access and success for all students. This includes developing work-based learning opportunities that inspire students to choose diverse career pathways in Engineering and STEM overall. The candidate should have a commitment to build on Cuyamaca College's mission, vision and values by participating in committees and shared governance.

The Cuyamaca College Engineering Department is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and equity-minded practices to meet the needs of our students and the community. We are seeking a passionate expert committed to professional development in equity and diversity, active curriculum development, and supporting students from historically marginalized groups. This individual will play a pivotal part in creating an inclusive educational experience for our diverse student population.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the regular/contract college instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS:

Master's in any field of engineering OR

Bachelor's in any field of engineering AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geology OR

Bachelor's in any field of engineering AND a professional engineer's license OR The equivalent.

If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application. EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM Linked Here.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to teach and develop curriculum in at least four core engineering areas, such as: Statics, Dynamics, Electric Circuits, Mechatronics, Materials, Engineering Graphics, Computer Applications (MATLAB), Digital Design, Introduction to Engineering.
Demonstrated experience teaching (high school, community college, university, teaching assistant, formal or informal industry training/presenting) engineering concepts using active, student-centered, and collaborative learning environments.
Ability to design and maintain hands-on, inquiry-based lab exercises in collaboration with lab technicians and colleagues, incorporating modern engineering equipment (e.g., microcontrollers, 3D printers, CAD software, CNC machines, oscilloscopes, material testing equipment).
Ability to create culturally relevant, equity-minded curricula responsive to first-generation college students and students from historically underrepresented groups in STEM.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, with sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, language, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and support departmental and institutional goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching transfer-level engineering courses in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, HyFlex).
Ability to implement innovative, student-centered teaching strategies aimed at improving retention and success rates, particularly for students from underrepresented groups in STEM.
Familiarity with work-based learning strategies and fostering partnerships with local industry or community organizations.
Participation in professional development activities related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.
Proficiency in developing interdisciplinary approaches that connect engineering to broader contexts, such as environmental sustainability, health equity, social justice, or other STEM disciplines.
Experience using or willingness to adopt current instructional technologies, including low-cost or zero-cost (open educational) resources and AI literacy practices to advance student access and success in an educational environment.
Ability to advise and mentor students on academic and career pathways in engineering programs, including activities such as club sponsorship, supervision of independent projects, and development of workshops to better prepare students for academic success.
Demonstrated desire to support overall growth and success of both the engineering discipline and the Engineering & Physical Sciences Department, including preparation and implementation of operational, planning, growth, and budgetary strategies.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Center for Water Studies programs.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at D-HR-jobs@gcccd.edu or call 619-644-7572 during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00).