Los Medanos College is seeking innovative STEM faculty members who are dedicated to serving students in multiple capacities to apply for MESA Director/Assistant Professor. We are looking for educators who can engage students through both teaching and support roles, providing one-on-one mentorship and guidance. The ideal candidate will work closely with our many STEM departments to support first-generation and financially-aided students, helping them develop the skills necessary for academic success and future careers in STEM fields.

About MESA:

The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program at Los Medanos College supports first-generation and financially-aided students in developing the academic and leadership skills necessary to transfer to four-year universities in calculus-based fields. Our vision is a future where every STEM student thrives, successfully transfers to four-year colleges, earns their degree, and contributes to a diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Role:

MESA Director/Assistant Professor will be responsible for developing curricula and teaching a dedicated cohort of students through courses, study programs, and leadership training. The position involves overseeing daily MESA operations, planning, and ensuring that the program fosters a student-centered, inclusive environment, while implementing program goals and policies. Additionally, the director will collaborate with MESA staff and, STEM departments, and faculty to design and support interventions for first-generation and financially-aided STEM students. Reporting on program and student outcomes to college leadership and stakeholders is a key component of the role, ensuring continued program growth and success.

Recruitment Timeline:

1) Initial review of applications will occur December 2024.

2) Selected applicants will be contacted in January 2025 to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place in-person in February 2025.

3) Final interviews will be held February/March 2025. .Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency.

If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master’s degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.

Los Medanos College is seeking innovative STEM faculty members who are dedicated to serving students in multiple capacities to apply for MESA Director/Assistant Professor. We are looking for educators who can engage students through both teaching and support roles, providing one-on-one mentorship and guidance. The ideal candidate will work closely with our many STEM departments to support first-generation and financially-aided students, helping them develop the skills necessary for academic success and future careers in STEM fields.

About MESA:

The MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program at Los Medanos College supports first-generation and financially-aided students in developing the academic and leadership skills necessary to transfer to four-year universities in calculus-based fields. Our vision is a future where every STEM student thrives, successfully transfers to four-year colleges, earns their degree, and contributes to a diverse and inclusive workforce

About the Role:

MESA Director/Assistant Professor will be responsible for developing curricula and teaching a dedicated cohort of students through courses, study programs, and leadership training. The position involves overseeing daily MESA operations, planning, and ensuring that the program fosters a student-centered, inclusive environment, while implementing program goals and policies. Additionally, the director will collaborate with MESA staff and, STEM departments, and faculty to design and support interventions for first-generation and financially-aided STEM students. Reporting on program and student outcomes to college leadership and stakeholders is a key component of the role, ensuring continued program growth and success.

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.



The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.



Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.



Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.


The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.



If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Please contact Eileen Valenzuela, Office of Instruction Supervisor, evalenzuela@losmedanos.edu

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for ONE of the disciplines approved under STEM (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics/Astronomy) as required below:

Biological Sciences: Master’s in any biological science OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent

Chemistry: Master’s in chemistry OR Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR the equivalent

Computer Science: Master’s in computer science or computer engineering OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering OR Bachelor’s in engineering AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor’s in mathematics AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND A master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR the equivalent (NOTE: Courses in the use of computer programs for application to a particular discipline may be classified for minimum qualifications purposes, under the discipline of the application.)

Engineering: Master’s in any field of engineering OR Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology OR the equivalent (NOTE: A bachelor’s in any field of engineering with a professional engineer’s license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

Mathematics: Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent

Physics/Astronomy: Master’s in physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor’s in physics or astronomy AND Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR the equivalent

1. Knowledge of strategies surrounding student equity issues.

2. Experience providing academic services to students in mathematics based fields (STEM Fields)

3. Experience teaching and knowledge of curriculum for introductory level courses for STEM majors;

4. Knowledge of Principles and practices of program administration, supervision, and training;

5. Research and report writing techniques (including grant reporting);

6. Experience analyzing policies and procedures to formulate recommendations for improvement

7. Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, disabled, and cultural populations; and commit to working on reform surrounding student equity issues.

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

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Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.