Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)
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:
- 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 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
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