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

Position Title

Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Special Instructions to Applicants

We are seeking Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Faculty. Positions for general, occupational, and/or discipline-specific courses are available.

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 students 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.

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Location

Diablo Valley College

Posting Number

F01298

# of Openings

Pool

Salary

The compensation for academic employees who supervise cooperative vocational education students shall be according to the number of units each student earns, except where a student completes less than three (3) units, in which case the instructor shall be paid as if the student has completed three (3) units. The rate of compensation will be $42.33 per unit.

Position Status

Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

D3800-Career Development

Discipline

Work Experience Instructors or Coordinators

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 bachelors 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 masters degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Job Open Date:

01/05/2026

Job Close Date:

02/05/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins:

Summer 2026

# of Months

Varies. Classes are scheduled every semester.

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.