Job Details

English Adjunct Instructor

Position Number: 6083797
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

English Adjunct Instructor

Posting Number: F01205
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College is seeking an adjunct English instructor to provide course instruction in accordance with course outlines at the DVC Pleasant Hill campus, as well as meet and maintain related duties and responsibilities (e.g., per contract, DVC policy, etc.). The DVC English department is primarily looking for instructors to teach first-year composition.

Inquiries:

Position Status:
EEO Job Category: No Response
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3705-English

Duties and Responsibilities:
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
1. The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
| Master's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR
The equivalent.
(Please note that if the title of your post-graduate degree - including an MFA - does not match exactly the language above, you will need to apply for an equivalency. (The equivalency form can be found in the online application packet).

Desirable Qualifications:
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.

Job Open Date: 03/12/2025
Job Close Date: 5/23/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2025
# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11261

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.