Santa Rosa Junior College
2025/2026 - Associate Faculty - Engineering Tech/Multimedia (3D Modeling and Ani
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Overview
Santa Rosa Junior College is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote-only assignments. Compensation/Benefits
Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information. Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract, Article 27. Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment. Benefits:
The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the Benefits page. Sick Leave Accrual:
Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract. Retirement:
SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS. Responsibilities
Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise. Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services. Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation. Please see the All Faculty Association Contract for more information. The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Selection Process
If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years. Department Description
The Engineering & Applied Technology department includes the Engineering Transfer Program and multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs such as Digital Media: 3D Modeling & Animation, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Geospatial Technology, Interior Design, Solar Photovoltaics, Surveying Technology, Water Utility Operations, Wastewater Treatment Operations, Architecture, Construction Management, and Computer-Aided Drafting. The Digital Media: 3D Modeling and Animation Program is offered as a 21-unit Certificate and as an AS Major. The program uses industry-standard software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Mudbox and Epic Games Unreal Engine, and is housed in a state-of-the-art computer and virtual reality lab. The Engineering & Applied Technology Department website provides additional details. Following is a current list of 3D Modeling & Animation courses taught at SRJC: APTECH 43, APTECH 63, APTECH 64, APTECH 162, APTECH 168. Qualifications
Applicants must possess minimum qualifications as listed for disciplines of interest or file for equivalency to be considered. Applicants requesting equivalency should document all coursework, degrees, and related professional experience at the time of application. See the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for details. Required:
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Also required: sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. Preferred: Professional experience in 3D animation, modeling, games, visual effects and/or virtual reality Expertise in 3ds Max, Mudbox, After Effects and/or Unreal Engine; membership in related professional associations Experience teaching or mentoring in a professional or educational setting Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism To be considered, applicants must provide: A completed SRJC/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions Contact information for three professional references (one from a supervisor) A brief cover letter Current resume A written response to a diversity prompt (200–500 words) Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework showing degree conferred; official transcripts required if selected If transcripts are from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation may be required If minimum qualifications are not met, complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application and supporting documents Copy of California Community College Credential if applicable Copy of Professional Engineer’s License if applicable NOTE:
Submit only materials requested. Conditions of Employment
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and TB assessment Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department Additional Information
SRJC will not sponsor visa applications Available for interviews at no cost to the District Disability accommodations available via the Office of Human Resources Clery Report and security information available; see the District resources Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Human Resources Department About SRJC
Santa Rosa Junior College is a public college district serving Sonoma County and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District emphasizes inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility and serves approximately 22,000 students per semester. SDRC campuses include Santa Rosa and Petaluma; additional centers include the Public Safety Training Center (Windsor), the Robert Shone Agricultural Center (Forestville), and SRJC Roseland. For more information, see the District resources and online publications. Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, disability, age, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age. The District is an equal opportunity employer. For information about Title IX, refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434.
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Santa Rosa Junior College is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote-only assignments. Compensation/Benefits
Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information. Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract, Article 27. Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment. Benefits:
The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the Benefits page. Sick Leave Accrual:
Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract. Retirement:
SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS. Responsibilities
Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise. Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services. Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation. Please see the All Faculty Association Contract for more information. The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Selection Process
If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years. Department Description
The Engineering & Applied Technology department includes the Engineering Transfer Program and multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs such as Digital Media: 3D Modeling & Animation, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Geospatial Technology, Interior Design, Solar Photovoltaics, Surveying Technology, Water Utility Operations, Wastewater Treatment Operations, Architecture, Construction Management, and Computer-Aided Drafting. The Digital Media: 3D Modeling and Animation Program is offered as a 21-unit Certificate and as an AS Major. The program uses industry-standard software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Mudbox and Epic Games Unreal Engine, and is housed in a state-of-the-art computer and virtual reality lab. The Engineering & Applied Technology Department website provides additional details. Following is a current list of 3D Modeling & Animation courses taught at SRJC: APTECH 43, APTECH 63, APTECH 64, APTECH 162, APTECH 168. Qualifications
Applicants must possess minimum qualifications as listed for disciplines of interest or file for equivalency to be considered. Applicants requesting equivalency should document all coursework, degrees, and related professional experience at the time of application. See the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for details. Required:
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Also required: sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. Preferred: Professional experience in 3D animation, modeling, games, visual effects and/or virtual reality Expertise in 3ds Max, Mudbox, After Effects and/or Unreal Engine; membership in related professional associations Experience teaching or mentoring in a professional or educational setting Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism To be considered, applicants must provide: A completed SRJC/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions Contact information for three professional references (one from a supervisor) A brief cover letter Current resume A written response to a diversity prompt (200–500 words) Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework showing degree conferred; official transcripts required if selected If transcripts are from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation may be required If minimum qualifications are not met, complete and attach the Faculty Equivalency Application and supporting documents Copy of California Community College Credential if applicable Copy of Professional Engineer’s License if applicable NOTE:
Submit only materials requested. Conditions of Employment
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and TB assessment Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department Additional Information
SRJC will not sponsor visa applications Available for interviews at no cost to the District Disability accommodations available via the Office of Human Resources Clery Report and security information available; see the District resources Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Human Resources Department About SRJC
Santa Rosa Junior College is a public college district serving Sonoma County and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District emphasizes inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility and serves approximately 22,000 students per semester. SDRC campuses include Santa Rosa and Petaluma; additional centers include the Public Safety Training Center (Windsor), the Robert Shone Agricultural Center (Forestville), and SRJC Roseland. For more information, see the District resources and online publications. Non-Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, disability, age, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation in any policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age. The District is an equal opportunity employer. For information about Title IX, refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434.
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