"Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)"

Job Description

Posting Number: F01298

Location: Diablo Valley College

Description of Position:

WRKX faculty members are responsible for the following:

• Assist students to develop appropriate learning objectives that are obtainable and reasonable within the scope of the WRKX program.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to provide support and feedback regarding their work experience.
• Collect, maintain and complete course documents.
• Contact each employer twice, preferably with at least one contact occurring in-person at the student's place of employment.
• Hold weekly office hours on DVC campus or over Zoom.
• Maintain required student records in an organized and comprehensive manner and submit at the end of each term.
• Set up and participate in student WRKX orientations as needed.
• Hours may include evenings and weekends depending on location and hours of student placements.

If candidates have not already completed the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent, they must take this course upon being hired. Note that the pay for WRKX classes is calculated differently than other types of classes. See Appendix B-6 of the 4CD salary schedule for details: https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/hr/SalarySchedules.pdf.

Inquiries:
Beth Arman, Senior Dean, barman@dvc.edu, (925) 969-2240 or Joann Denning, Dept. Chair, jdenning@dvc.edu, (925) 969-2255

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3800-Career Development

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:

Work Experience (WRKX) spans multiple disciplines. For discipline-specific versions, check the minimum qualifications for that discipline.

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Non-masters: The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience

OR

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

If the specific degree requires a Master's Degree: 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).

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience. Knowledge of DVC program offerings and local labor market.

Job Open Date: 01/05/2026

Job Close Date: 2/5/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Summer 2026

# of Months: Varies. Classes are scheduled every semester.

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11826