Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a two-year community college located in the downtown Los Angeles. Each semester, the college serves more than 15,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. LATTC has a 100-year tradition of being a leader in academic and technical curriculum designed to prepare students for the workforce and university studies. The College's emphasis on student success makes it a national educational leader with a reputation for contextualized and accelerated learning.
Position Description:
Instruct and safely supervise classes in electrical / electro mechanical instruction to prepare students to enter the electrical energy efficiency, construction, and maintenance industry. The instructor would be responsible to teach classes in the electrical and related energy trade. This position would primarily be a day-time assignment. Topics include tools of the trade, equipment, hardware, and installation, workplace habits and safety procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and two years of Journey level electrician or electro mechanical industry experience; or
Associate degree and six years Journey level electrician or electro mechanical industry experience;
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.
Eligibility Requirement - COVID 19 VACCINATION:
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Verification of Experience letters on letterhead stationery; must show inclusive dates of assignments, state if full-time or part-time and indicate duties. If part-time, the number of paid hours worked per week, semester or year must be included. Uploaded as an Other Document' (Signed hard copies required if selected to interview).
Desirable Qualifications:
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately interpret and apply the standards, codes and other applicable references.
Ability to perform calculations at a minimum level of intermediate algebra and basic geometry.
Ability to demonstrate electrical and mechanical operations in a classroom laboratory setting.
Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
Capacity to plan lay out, supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of students.
Personal characteristics necessary for successful teaching of community college students, including judgment, qualities of leadership, emotional stability, and educational perspective.
Knowledge or experience with installation and or maintenance of sustainable or green technologies.
Ability to understand and work with with solar installation and Maintenance.
Ability to understand and work with Low Voltage Audio Video, alarm and related systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This position requires a commitment to the college of 30 hours per week of engagement including over 21 hours of teaching. Evening and or weekend classes may be scheduled based on the department needs.
Duties of this position potentially could include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain, review, and submit student enrollment and attendance data in a timely manner following department, college and district guidelines
Establish and convene industry advisories, promote business and community partnerships to enhance program resources and job placement for students
Develop and revise syllabi, curriculum and Student/Program Learning Outcomes, and Program Review
Retain and motivate students by engaging them in the learning process using a variety of teaching methods, including the use of computers and other technologies to provide high-quality classroom instruction
Assess the need for equipment and educational materials; help formulate and submit appropriate grant applications and or purchase requests
Remain active and current in industry certifications and licenses
Create instructional materials for related subjects using Canvas and other related software.
Deliver day, evening, weekend, and online classes/training at various locations.
Demonstrate subject matter from beginning levels to advanced procedures
Prepare for and effectively present lecture courses
Demonstrate and execute lesson plans and related handout materials
Participate in extracurricular activities related to department functions
Use spreadsheet, word processing and apparel related software
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary ranges from $74,500 to $138,430 for the 10-month academic year depending on experience and professional preparation. Opportunities for additional earnings exist with winter and summer assignments. The district provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. In addition to the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), employees have the option to participate in a 403b plan.
Application Procedure
LACCD requires individuals to complete an online application to apply for positions and to upload all required documents. Application materials are not accepted by fax, walk-ins, postal mail and e-mail. A completed online application and related materials must be submitted by the application deadline (even if you have previously applied or worked for the LACCD). Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application packet.
In order for your application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. You will need to edit your application and all documents you uploaded prior to submitting your completed application. You will not be allowed to change your application information after it has been submitted. Make sure the documents you upload are not bigger than 5 MB. If they are, you will need to reduce the document's size and resubmit.
After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
1. A detailed letter of interest that describes how the applicant is qualified to fulfill each duty and responsibility including the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. A current resume;
3. Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing:
All materials submitted become the property of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Los Angeles Community College District.
Individuals protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy:
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse workforce and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.
LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.