Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Job Description

Position Title

Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

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 Masters 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.

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

Masters in any field of engineering OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology OR the equivalent.

(NOTE: A bachelors in any field of engineering with a professional engineers license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

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

Salary

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Location

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill campus

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Posting Number

F01311

# of Openings

Pool

Job Open Date

03/12/2026

Job Close Date

11/30/2026

Employment Begins

Fall 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online... Quick Link