Job Details

Humanities Adjunct Instructor

Position Number: 6083721
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Humanities

Humanities Adjunct Instructor

Posting Number: F01203
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
A successful candidate possesses the qualifications listed below, and has experience teaching courses comparable to the following DVC Humanities courses: Humanities 105: Arts & Ideas, Humanities 118: Film, Fiction & Criticism, Humanities 123: American Popular Culture, and Humanities 124: California Culture. Furthermore, we seek a candidate who possesses an understanding of the interdisciplinary and integrative Humanities and with experience and / or sensitivity to teaching the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.

Inquiries:

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: No Response
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3020-Humanities

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:
Master's in humanities
OR the equivalent

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. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

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

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

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience/training/classroom teaching experience in a higher educational environment.
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Commitment to professional growth and development.

Job Open Date: 03/12/2025
Job Close Date: 5/2/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: Fall 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11258

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.