"Sociology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Job Description

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!

Inquiries: Professor Bridgitte Schaffer (bschaffer@dvc.edu)

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: S4720-Applied Arts and Social Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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:

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.

Master's in sociology

OR

Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work or psychology

OR

the equivalent

Desirable Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Master's 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 DVC's dual enrollment programs with local high schools.

Job Open Date: 09/16/2025

Job Close Date: 11/30/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months: As needed