"Sociology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Position Title

Sociology 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 2026 and for their adjunct instructor pools. Successful applicants will have an ability to and enthusiasm for teaching Introduction to Sociology and other Sociology courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities – 100% in-person, hybrid, and online. In particular, candidates should be able to teach in-person classes.

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!

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come 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, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please 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

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 masters 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.

Masters in sociology OR Bachelors in sociology AND Masters in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology OR the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

Ph.D. or Masters in Sociology. Ability to and interest in teaching Sociology courses listed in the DVC catalog, especially Introduction to Sociology, but also other courses, like SOCIO 131 The Urban Community. Ability to and interest in teaching Sociology courses in a mix of modalities (100% in-person, hybrid, and online). In particular, we are looking for candidates who can teach in-person classes. Ability to and interest in 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 interest in teaching students in DVCs dual enrollment programs with local high schools.

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)