Position Title

Political Science Adjunct Instructor (Temporary)

Description of Position

Both the San Ramon and Pleasant Hill Campuses of Diablo Valley College are seeking instructors for classes starting in Fall 2025 and for their adjunct instructor pools. Successful applicants will have an ability to and enthusiasm for teaching Introduction to Politics, Introduction to United States Government, and other Political Science courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities – 100% in person (in particular), hybrid, and online. In your cover letter, please explain (1) how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications for this position and (2) your interest in teaching at the San Ramon and/or Pleasant Hill Campuses of Diablo Valley College. We welcome your application and look forward to meeting with qualified applicants!

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 political science, government, or international relations OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.) OR the equivalent. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

Desirable Qualifications

Ph.D. or Masters in political science, government, or international relations. Ability to and enthusiasm for teaching Introduction to Politics, Introduction to United States Government, and other Political Science courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities – 100% in person (in particular), hybrid, and online. Ability to and enthusiasm for working with students of diverse backgrounds, including students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, students from first-generation families, and adult students returning to college. Ability to and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary department at a small campus, like the San Ramon Campus of DVC where Political Science is part of the Applied Arts and Social Sciences Department.

Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k). Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65).

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the Districts Equivalency Application. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work.