
Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Posting Number: F01311
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:
Description of Position:
The Engineering Department at Diablo Valley College is seeking
qualified part-time Engineering instructors for teaching lecture and lab
courses at the Pleasant Hill campus in Fall 2026 and/or future
semesters. The department offers engineering courses which fulfill AS
degree requirements and transfer requirements to 4-year engineering
programs. Courses offered include Introduction to Engineering,
Engineering Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming, Electrical Circuits,
Materials Science, Thermodynamics and Statics. Teaching
assignments and courses taught may vary depending on student
enrollment and the current needs of the department. Courses are
offered primarily during daytime hours with some courses meeting in
the evening. Applicants must have a minimum of a Master's degree in
Engineering (or the equivalent) and excellent teamwork and
communication skills. Applicants should also have interest and/or
experience in supporting a highly diverse student population with a wide
range of racial, ethnic, academic, and socio economic backgrounds,
gender identities, and abilities. Candidates with prior teaching
experience are preferred; however, applicants with no prior teaching
experience but a strong aptitude and interest in teaching are also
encouraged to apply.
Inquiries:
Position Status:
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D4105-Arch./Engineering
Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
4. meeting with students outside of class.
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
8. maintaining accurate academic records.
9. performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
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)
The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the
statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral
degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).
If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or
other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not
an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an
equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered.
The equivalency form can be downloaded here. In addition to responding
to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following
required documents:
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show
degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience
relevant to the position and
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state,
federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19
Desirable Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience is desirable
Interest and/or experience in supporting a highly diverse student population with a wide range of racial, ethnic, academic, and socio economic backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities.
Good Communication skills
Job Open Date: 03/12/2026
Job Close Date: 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 4
To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11963
The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
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