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University of La Verne
Jul 06, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
French Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)
University of La Verne La Verne, CA
French Instructor (Adjunct Faculty) Job Description Summary: The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. The Department of Modern Languages is seeking a part-time instructor of French, to begin August 17, 2026. The position will entail teaching an elementary French language course each semester (French 100 – Fall 2026; French 101 – Spring 2027), either as regularly scheduled classes or directed studies. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence and a sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations. Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in French or a closely related Humanities discipline is required, as is native or near-native fluency in French and English. Preferred Qualifications:...
San Francisco Bay University
Jun 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Business Instructors: Business Analytics and Financial Economics (Fremont, California, Campus)
San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA
Adjunct Business Instructors: Business Analytics and Financial Economics (Fremont, California, Campus) San Francisco Bay University Category: Faculty Type: Part Time Min. Experience: Senior Level Salary: $152.10 per hour About San Francisco Bay University San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks innovative and experienced Adjunct Business Instructors: Business Analytics and Financial Economics. SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good. At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice....
South Orange County Community College District
Apr 10, 2026
Full time Part time / Adjunct
Tutor (IVC - ESL)
South Orange County Community College District Mission Viejo, CA
  Application Instructions:   Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.   Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.   Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.   For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.   For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue...
Victor Valley College
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Student Services Specialist- Access
Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
Student Services Specialist- Access Victor Valley College Salary: $67,836.00 Annually Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-646 Location: Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395, CA Department: ACCESS Closing: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Basic Functions FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 11, 2026 THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO STUDENT SERVICES - ACCESS DEPARTMENT THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $67,836 ANNUALLY (RANGE 23 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE) FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS NON-EXEMPT The current hours of this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes: District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and...
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Jul 23, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
PT Instructor, Japanese
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Dublin, CA
PT Instructor, Japanese Salary: $2,253.10/CAH - $2,521.46/CAH  (Most classes are between 3.625 to 5.25 CAH (including lab) and PT Faculty can potentially teach up to 10 CAH per semester.)  https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/07.01.2026_salary_schedules/Faculty_Salary_Schedule_07012026_CLPCCD_CLPFA_2025_2028_TA.pdf Start Date:    Spring 2027 Closing Date :  Open Until Filled  Location:  Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545 Job Summary The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Japanese for Chabot College.  Applicants will be expected to provide instruction in integrated listening, speaking, reading, composition, and culture.  The immersion approach to second-language learning is the desired approach for our world-language courses.  Duties and Responsibilities Teach college-level Japanese courses in accordance...
University of the Pacific
Jul 21, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Dental Hygiene Instructor (Evergreen Posting)
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Dental Hygiene Instructor (Evergreen Posting) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The Dental Hygiene Program at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, invites applicants to apply for a part-time instructor, up to 2 days per week, position in San Francisco and Sacramento. Instructors are responsible for providing content in preclinical skills and supervision and instruction for patient care in the clinic setting. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Position Description: Instruction in the pre-clinical curriculum and teaching patient care skills. Supervise/instruct students providing...
California State University, Bakersfield
Jul 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
2026-2027 Lecturer Pool Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
2026-2027 Lecturer Pool Department of Kinesiology Position : Lecturer Pool for the Kinesiology Department Type : Temporary, Part-time Academic Year : 2026/2027 Available : Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Location : Department of Kinesiology California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Contact : Dr. Jeff Moffit jmoffit@csub.edu Deadline: Positions open until filled. Applications considered as needed, on a continuous basis throughout the academic year. A new application must be submitted each year. University Background : CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population of over 11,000 students. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU Bakersfield has...
San Francisco Bay University
Jul 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty- Electrical Engineering
San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA
Adjunct Faculty- Electrical Engineering San Francisco Bay University Category: Faculty Type: Part Time Min. Experience: Some Experience Salary: SFBU compensation for a 3-credit course is $152.10 per hour (appx. 48 hours total/ semester= $7,300/ course) . Additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).  About San Francisco Bay University: Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck? Or thought, what if we could rebuild it from the ground up? Imagine a university where disciplines don't dictate the subjects, where learning is transdisciplinary, open-ended, flexible, and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries, work through skills that matter, and turn critical ideas into real action. If you've ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook, of rethinking education in bold, creative, and disruptive ways, you might belong here. San Francisco Bay University is embarking on a bold experiment in higher...
California State University, Monterey Bay
Jul 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
Lecturer AY - Liberal Studies Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on...
California State University, Monterey Bay
Jul 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Instructor - Extended Education
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
Instructor - Extended Education Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on...
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Jul 08, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
PT Instructor, Technical Theater
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Dublin, CA
PT Instructor, Technical Theater Salary: $2,253.10/CAH - $2,521.46/CAH https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/07.01.2026_salary_schedules/Faculty_Salary_Schedule_07012026_CLPCCD_CLPFA_2025_2028_TA.pdf Start Date: Fall 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, Ca 94545 Job Summary The Chabot - Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Technical Theater for Chabot College. The Chabot College Theater Arts Department invites applications for a part-time, adjunct Technical Theater Instructor. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, student-centered instruction in technical theater and contribute to the vibrant and diverse theater community at Chabot College. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee employment or an interview. Evaluation of application materials will start immediately assignments are open until filled. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teach the course...
San Francisco Bay University
Jun 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty: Graduate and Undergraduate Computer Science and Data Science Courses
San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty: Graduate and Undergraduate Computer Science and Data Science Courses San Francisco Bay University Category: Faculty Type: Part Time Min. Experience: Some Experience Salary: $152.10 per hour Salary: SFBU compensation for a 3-credit course is $152.10 per hour (appx. 48 hours total/ semester= $7,300/ course) . Additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).  About San Francisco Bay University Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck? Or thought, what if we could rebuild it from the ground up? Imagine a university where disciplines don't dictate the subjects, where learning is trans-disciplinary, open-ended, flexible, and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries, work through skills that matter, and turn critical ideas into real action. If you've ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook, of rethinking education in bold, creative, and disruptive ways, you...
College of Marin
Jun 24, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Ethnic Studies Instructor(s)
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Ethnic Studies Instructor(s) College of Marin College of Marin seeks a part-time Ethnic Studies instructor(s) to teach the following courses for the fall 2026 semester on the Kentfield campus. TO APPLY: Email the following and type "ETHNIC STUDIES INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line. 
(Do not click on "Apply on Website" or "Apply Here".) 1. Resume 2. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts only required upon hire) 3. Foreign Credential Evaluation, if applicable (see "Foreign Degree Holders" below) to: Paul Cheney, Social Sciences Department Chair at pcheney@marin.edu . ETST 121 – Introduction to Chicano/a Studies (2 sections available – see below for dates and times) 3.0 units. (No prerequisite.) This course studies the Chicana and Chicano community and culture in American society from Pre-Columbian roots. The Chicana and Chicano contributions and conflicts in American society are studied using an...
Contra Costa Community College District
Jun 23, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Geography Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pleasant Hill, CA
Geography Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01340 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: Description of Position: Part-time teaching responsibility involves instruction of one or more of the following courses: Physical Geography Lecture and Physical Geography Laboratory, Introduction to Weather Lecture and Introduction to Weather Lab, Cultural Geography, World Regional Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System. Drone Piloting and Mapping. Inquiries: Binita Sinha, bsinha@dvc.edu Position Status: Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: D3545-Physics, Geology, Astronomy & Geography 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...
College of Marin
Jun 18, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Drama (Technical Theatre) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Drama (Technical Theatre) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA Description Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. ******************************************** The Drama Department offers a solid foundation for further professional study in performance and technical theatre as well as an...
College of Marin
Jun 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Art (Fiber Sculpture) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Art (Fiber Sculpture) Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA Description The Art Program at College of Marin provides transfer and professional preparation, personal development, general interest, and general education, as well as an Associate's in Arts degree. The Art Department offers a foundation in theoretical and practical skills, and the opportunity to work in a wide variety of specific art media. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that...
College of Marin
Jun 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Vocational Construction Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool (Noncredit)
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Vocational Construction Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool (Noncredit) Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Indian Valley Campus (Novato) - In Person, CA Description College of Marin's noncredit Vocational Construction courses review the materials, tools, techniques, and safety practices used in the construction of diverse applications, focusing on a variety of structures in various settings. Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department...
College of Marin
Jun 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
ESL Foundational Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
ESL Foundational Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA Description Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. NOTE: The College's ESL Focused Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool is also open to applications on a continuous basis. To be considered for the Focused Skills...
College of Marin
Jun 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Human Communication Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Human Communication Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA Description Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS SECTION BELOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ATTACHING EVERYTHING REQUIRED....
College of Marin
Jun 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
ESL Focused Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
ESL Focused Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA Description Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. NOTE: The College's ESL Foundational Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool is also open to applications on a continuous basis. To be considered for the Foundational Skills pool,...
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