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Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Electromechanical Technology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Electromechanical Technology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01309 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: This is an adjunct teaching position for the ETEC department. The classes vary from beginning electrical/instrumentation up to more advanced wiring, calibration, and troubleshooting. We teach DC/AC control circuits, DC/AC motors and generators, motor control, PID loops, transformers, NEC wiring, digital and semiconductors, and higher level PLC programming. Inquiries: Please contact Jose Quesada at jquesada@losmedanos.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L6000-Occupational Education 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...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 17, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Astronomy Adjunct Professor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pleasant Hill, CA
Astronomy Adjunct Professor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01312 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: Description of Position: Diablo Valley College is seeking an Astronomy Adjunct Instructor to teach in Fall 2026. Essential Functions include the following: Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments. Operate the planetarium, telescopes, and other laboratory equipment. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours. Regularly communicate with students and college personnel. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities and college and department policies. Ability to teach late afternoon, evenings, and/or online distance learning classes, when...
University of the Pacific
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Coordinator - UOP Reach for The Stars STEM Academy - Stockton (Temporary)
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Coordinator - UOP Reach for The Stars STEM Academy - Stockton (Temporary) Primary Purpose: The Coordinator, UOP Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) has excellent organizational & leadership skills and demonstrates excellent communication in various settings and with a variety of school -based and professional university & community partners. Under the direct supervision of the School of Engineering Assistant Dean for Student Success, the Coordinator will join the University of the Pacific's & Stockton Unified School District's collaboration to implement the Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) for the summer of 2026 on the Stockton University of the Pacific campus. Program service areas and location: The RFTSSA serves students in the Stockton Unified School District. Academy Overview: Our STEM academies are academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment programs designed for students who lack access to resources that would...
Ohlone College
Apr 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Accountant (Temporary/Short-Term Peak)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Accountant (Temporary/Short-Term Peak) Ohlone College Salary: $38.23 - $42.16 Hourly Job Type: Temporary Division: Administrative Services Opening Date: 04/13/2026 Location: Fremont Campus Job Number: 202300190 Department: Administrative Services Bargaining Unit: N/A Ideal Candidate Statement Under the direction of an administrator, perform professional fund accounting and budgetary work involved in establishing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and maintaining financial records; provide administrative support in the review, analysis, and development of designated budgets and accounts; prepare and audit a variety of financial, statistical, and budgetary reports, statements, and records. Employment Status This is a temporary short-term position, limited to a maximum of 165 working days within a fiscal year. This position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits through the District. Holidays and vacations are unpaid. Sick...
University of the Pacific
Apr 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Summer Custodian (Temporary)
University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Summer Custodian (Temporary) Primary Purpose: The Summer Custodian is responsible for general janitorial and custodial duties of Resident Halls for students. This is a temporary position starting in May 12, 2025 and ending August 18, 2025. Essential Functions: Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities in accordance with established university health standards. Cleans all surfaces in offices, classrooms, common spaces, restrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and other spaces in university facilities. Empties and cleans waste receptacles in university facilities. Transports contents to designated disposal sites. Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, buffs, and applies special finishes to floors. Vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets and walk-off mats. Washes the interior and exterior of windows and glass surfaces as required. Identifies maintenance or repair needs and reports condition to the supervisor. Determines cleaning supplies required for...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 10, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Human Anatomy) (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Human Anatomy) (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01321 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: 1. Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. 2. Maintain necessary attendance, and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. 3. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines. 4. Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress. 5. Collaborate with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college mandates are met, and that all sections of a given course maintain coordination with each other. Inquiries: Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email (jbouchard@losmedanos.edu, khanks@losmedanos.edu) Position Status: Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 10, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Instructor- Construction Trades (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Adjunct Instructor- Construction Trades (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01319 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging instructional activities in both virtual and in-person formats. Topics include occupational safety, tool usage, construction mathematics, blueprint reading, an introduction to construction trades. Emphasize hands-on learning, industry best practices, and the development of workforce-ready competencies for students pursuing careers in the construction field. Inquiries: Jason Dearman at jdearman@losmedanos.edu Emerald Templeton at etempleton@losmedanos.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L6011-Vocational Technology Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. providing instruction in accordance with established...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 10, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Instructor- Drone (Temporary)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Adjunct Instructor- Drone (Temporary) Posting Number: F01320 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: Instructor for noncredit drone courses. Inquiries: Jason Dearman, jdearman@losmedanos.edu Emerald Templeton, etempleton@losmedanos.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L6011-Vocational Technology 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....
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 09, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Ecology and the Environment) (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Ecology and the Environment) (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01314 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: 1. Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. 2. Maintain necessary attendance, and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. 3. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines. 4. Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress. 5. Collaborate with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college mandates are met, and that all sections of a given course maintain coordination with each other. 6. Teach courses offered in daytime WF 9:25am-12:35pm at our campus in Pittsburg. Some labs will be conducted at onsite field trips 4-5 times during the semester. Inquiries: Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 09, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology) (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Brentwood, CA
Biology Adjunct Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology) (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01315 Location: Brentwood Campus Salary: Description of Position: 1. Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. 2. Maintain necessary attendance, and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. 3. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines. 4. Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress. 5. Collaborate with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college mandates are met, and that all sections of a given course maintain coordination with each other. 6. Teach courses offered in daytime MTWTh, 1:30pm-3:35pm on the Brentwood campus. Inquiries: Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email (jbouchard@losmedanos.edu, khanks@losmedanos.edu) Position Status:...
Contra Costa Community College District
Apr 09, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Biology Adjunct Instructor (General Biology) (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Brentwood, CA
Biology Adjunct Instructor (General Biology) (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01316 Location: Brentwood Campus Salary: Description of Position: 1. Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. 2. Maintain necessary attendance, and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. 3. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines. 4. Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress. 5. Collaborate with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college mandates are met, and that all sections of a given course maintain coordination with each other. 6. Teach courses offered in daytime MW 3:30pm-7:10pm at our campus in Brentwood Inquiries: Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email (jbouchard@losmedanos.edu, khanks@losmedanos.edu) Position Status: Non-Tenure...
Ohlone College
Mar 27, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Career Advisor/Case Manager (Temporary)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Career Advisor/Case Manager (Temporary) Ohlone College Salary: $30.83 - $39.37 Hourly Job Type: Temporary Division: President's Office Opening Date: 03/24/2026 Location: Newark Center Job Number: 202300187 Department: President's Office Bargaining Unit: N/A Ideal Candidate Statement The Career Advisor/Case Manager (CACM) serves as a member of the Ohlone Career Center team and provides Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services to community job seekers and students. The CACM provides outreach to elicit interest in WIOA services to build a caseload of job seekers who will benefit from these services. They serve as a case manager, coordinating services for job seekers, and ensuring that appropriate Career Counseling & job search support is provided to the individual. The CACM may assist with workshops, event planning, and overall career development and employer related programming and services. This position will also help...
University of the Pacific
Mar 24, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Professor of Law, State and Federal Taxation (Temporary Employee Pool)
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Adjunct Professor of Law, State and Federal Taxation (Temporary Employee Pool) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: McGeorge School of Law invites applications for one (1) adjunct professor position to develop a new online course on State and Federal Taxation immediately, and to teach the course in the 2026 - 2027 academic year. This three (3) unit course will be fully online and asynchronous in delivery, and will primarily be offered as part of the Master of Science in Law, Business Law concentration. In this course students will learn about the fundamentals of personal, business, and trust & estate income tax law and tax compliance, including basis, tax consequences of property sales, alternative minimum tax, passive activity and at-risk rules, charitable contributions and deductions, tax reduction techniques, and the tax implications of special circumstances. The faculty selected through this posting will choose the text and develop the substantive curriculum...
University of the Pacific
Mar 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Professor of Law, Academic Success (Temporary Employee Pool)
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Adjunct Professor of Law, Academic Success (Temporary Employee Pool) Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: McGeorge School of Law invites applications for up to two (2) Adjunct Professor of Law positions in Academic Success. This position would be teaching a unit (1) unit course on the Sacramento campus offered as part of the J.D. curriculum in Academic Success skills either during the day or evening. The successful candidates selected through this posting will work under the direction of the Director of Academic Success and will teach Academic Success skills curriculum consistent with McGeorge standards. Faculty-student interaction, accessibility, and achievement of credit hour standards are the highest priorities. The adjunct professor will be responsible for ensuring that existing curriculum is taught in compliance with University of the Pacific and McGeorge School of Law policies, in coordination with McGeorge's Director of Academic Success. Training, course...
Contra Costa Community College District
Mar 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pleasant Hill, CA
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...
University of California, Berkeley
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Project Processing Archivist - Temporary Appointment - Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Project Processing Archivist - Temporary Appointment - Bancroft Library Position overview Position title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum and maximum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t26-b.pdf . A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,349-$91,797 (Associate Librarian, Increment 1-6). Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: As early as Spring 2026. Start date is flexible. Position duration: Two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year based on performance and availability of funding Application Window Open date: February 19, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by...
Contra Costa Community College District
Feb 25, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Biology, Majors and Non-Majors, Anatomy, Physiology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District San Ramon, CA
Biology, Majors and Non-Majors, Anatomy, Physiology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01305 Location: San Ramon Campus Salary: Description of Position: DVC inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To further this work, DVC is looking for adjunct instructors to teach major biology (Biosc-102) nonmajors biology (Biosc-101), Human Anatomy (Biosc-139), Human Physiology (Biosc-140). Inquiries: Richard Glaves rglaves@dvc.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: S4750 - Science 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...
Contra Costa Community College District
Feb 20, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Physics Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
Contra Costa Community College District Pittsburg, CA
Physics Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01302 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: Physics Adjunct Pool Inquiries: Francesca Briggs, fbriggs@losmedanos.edu Position Status: Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L5008-Physical Science 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;...
Ohlone College
Feb 12, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
American Sign Language Interpreter: Student Accessibility Services (Temporary Pool)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
American Sign Language Interpreter: Student Accessibility Services (Temporary Pool) Ohlone College Salary: $28.17 - $64.00 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Temporary Division: Student Services Opening Date: 01/17/2025 Location: Fremont Campus - Newark Center - and/or eCampus Job Number: 202300131 Department: Student Services Bargaining Unit: N/A Ideal Candidate Statement Provide sign language interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. These services may be required in various settings, including lectures, lab classes, exams, assessments, group discussions, collaborative projects, campus events, workshops, health center appointments, counseling appointments, meetings with professors and/or various campus resource advisors. The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for maintaining professional ethics and adhering to the interpreter's role, following RID's CPC. This position requires fluency in both English and...
Ohlone College
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
Dual Enrollment Liaison (Temporary)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Dual Enrollment Liaison (Temporary) Ohlone College Salary: $20.00 Hourly Job Type: Temporary Division: President's Office Opening Date: 10/06/2025 Location: Fremont Campus and/or Newark Center Job Number: 202300166 Department: President's Office Bargaining Unit: N/A Ideal Candidate Statement Ohlone College has emerged as one of the premier community colleges in California and consistently ranked among the highest performing colleges by the Chancellor's Office Student Success Scorecard. The College is characterized by high achieving students, an emphasis on transfer, and career education programs that focus on the entering the workforce; the College also maintains its unique commitment to carrying on the legacy of the Ohlone People's dedication to respecting and sustaining the environment. The College is seeking passionate individuals to serve as liaison supporting enrollment from high schools in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City region. The...
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