Pre - Engineering Instructor, Mechanical Focus - Full Time Faculty

Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time Mechanical Pre-Engineering instructor who will 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 strategic plan of the program and college.

$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule - *2026-27 Salary Schedule PENDING).

Potential for additional pay:
Overload – 60% over base
Supplemental contract

Expected Start Date: Fall 2026

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• Experience and interest in teaching engineering courses, particularly Introduction to Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Mechanics of Materials.
• Experience using MATLAB or other similar platforms. Experience teaching MATLAB preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development for college-level lecture and laboratory components, if applicable
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience and interest in course assessment
• Willingness to coordinate adjunct section, books and lab materials, if applicable
• Interest in reviewing course materials for adoption for personal and adjunct use
• Recent participation in professional development in education or engineering
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment
• Interest in participating in campus and college committees
• Experience working jointly with laboratory support staff
• Proficiency using learning management systems (e.g., D2L or Canvas) for course delivery and/or assessment

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution OR

EXPERIENCE: Two years full time (or equivalent) of recent experience teaching is preferred. Community college teaching preferred.