Position Title
Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry
Description of Position
Diablo Valley College 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, the Pleasant Hill Campus of DVC is looking for adjunct instructors for our Spring 2025 semester to provide college-level instruction in Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry. The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules;
- Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
- Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
- Meeting with students outside of class;
- Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
- Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
- Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
- Maintaining accurate academic records;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
- Master’s degree in chemistry
- OR Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry AND a master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry
- OR A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in chemistry
- OR The equivalent. (If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency form.)
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed, or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max, or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application.
Contact Information
Please direct all inquiries regarding this posting to Crina Orac at: corac@dvc.edu
Compensation
Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).
Position Status
Temporary, Part-Time Faculty
Employee Benefits
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and district-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
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