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City of Monterey

Senior Engineer

Monterey, CA

$142K - $183K/yr

The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of ... temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements. Applications will be ...

City of New York

Civil Engineer

Manhattan, NY

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire an engineering ... In the temporary absence of the Deputy ACCO and other management team perform the duties of the ...

City of New York

Civil Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Company Description The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire an ... In the temporary absence of the Deputy ACCO and other management team perform the duties of the ...

City of New York

Civil Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is seeking to hire an engineering ... In the temporary absence of the Deputy ACCO and other management team perform the duties of the ...

City of Ventura

Senior Civil Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site

$118K - $159K/yr

Senior Civil Engineer Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site ... and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City. This position has been designated as ...

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What is the difference between Temporary City Engineer vs Permanent City Engineer?

AspectTemporary City EngineerPermanent City Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certifications, and possibly temporary licensingSame as temporary, often with additional experience or licensure
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term assignments, often contract rolesLong-term employment, integrated into city government
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipalities, engineering firms, consulting agenciesCity government, municipal agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding short-term roles, contract opportunitiesSeeking stable, ongoing employment in city engineering

The main difference between a Temporary City Engineer and a Permanent City Engineer lies in employment duration and job stability. Temporary City Engineers typically work on short-term projects or contracts, offering flexibility but less job security. Permanent City Engineers are employed long-term within city government, with benefits and career growth opportunities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but their employment terms differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary City Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Temp Faculty: Engineering Instructor (Fall 2026)

Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$1K - $28K/yr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $1,197.00 - $28,728.00 Annually
Location : Maple Woods, MO
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Credit
Job Number: 2025-00364
Organization: MW Engineering
Opening Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About MCC
is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.
Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: , located in Independence, Missouri; located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.
MCC is accredited by the In addition, several programs have as well.
***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.
Job Summary
POOL POSITION
Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.
Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
Employment Restrictions:
  • An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.
  • Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).
  • Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.
  • Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.
  • Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member's load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

Employees assigned responsibilities as instructors, counselors, librarians, or related are compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment.
Essential Functions
  • Selecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinking
  • Using a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes
  • Providing students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback
  • Evaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs
  • Meeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as possible if they are to be absent
  • Monitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely manner
  • Preparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Following the published final exam schedule
  • Maintaining accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policy
  • Fulfilling all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training
  • Exercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials
  • Implementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering
OR
  • Master's degree in any field with at least 18 graduate credit hours from any combination of the following fields:
    • Engineering (any)
    • Physics

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience teaching in a community college setting
  • Experience developing related curriculum
  • Advanced degrees and/or certifications in the relevant teaching discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled
Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
We offer benefits including:
  • Deferred retirement compensation plans
  • Professional development
  • Access to our Fitness Centers
  • And much more!
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Do you have a Master's degree in Engineering OR a Master's degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in a combination of the qualifying fields: Engineering (any) or Physics?
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