"Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Job Description

Posting Number: F01311

Location: Diablo Valley College

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.

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.

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