Adjunct Faculty, Administration of Justice

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Part time

Job summary

Diablo Valley College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, is seeking adjunct Faculty in Administration of Justice to teach courses in criminal law, criminal trials, procedure, and the legal aspects of evidence, criminal investigations, and interviewing and counseling.

The college seeks candidates with significant professional work experience, solid teaching ability, and strong instructor skills, and invites applicants who align with our social justice mission and commitment to

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience.
• Or any associate degree AND six years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree requires professional experience directly related to teaching.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional experience

Instructor skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Administration of Justice

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. To help further this work, we are looking for adjunct instructors for our Administration of Justice program who can teach a range of courses offered by the Department. The current positions will focus on criminal law, criminal trials, procedure; and the legal aspects of evidence, criminal investigations, and interview, interrogation and counseling. The college is looking for significant professional work experience, teaching experience, and superior college level instructor skills.

Description of Position

Adjunct Faculty, Administration of Justice

Diablo Valley College is seeking to add to its pool of adjunct faculty who can teach a range of courses offered by the Department. The current positions will focus on criminal law, criminal trials, procedure; and the legal aspects of evidence, criminal investigations, and interview, interrogation and counseling. The college is looking for significant professional work experience, teaching experience, and superior college level instructor skills.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come 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, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type

Faculty

Posting Number

F01366

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

D4505-Administration of Justice

Discipline

Administration of Justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement)

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Non-masters (language):

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 (the professional experience required must be directly related to Administrative of Justice).

OR

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience (the professional experience required must be directly related to Administrative of Justice).

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the attachment section of the online application.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher, combined with extensive professional experience in criminal justice and college level teaching experience.
• Advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in criminal law, criminal procedure, policing and police operations, criminal investigations, forensic science, written and verbal communication, community policing, innovative problem solving, corrections, and juvenile justice.
• Knowledge and experience with police and public safety career pathways, including hiring processes, professional expectations, and the skills and competencies required for employment and advancement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to professionalism, ethics, multicultural competency, advocacy, and culturally responsive practices in criminal justice and higher education, with the ability to create an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional teaching knowledge and skills, with demonstrated ability to provide excellent, high impact instruction that engages students and supports student learning and success.
• Ability to serve as a positive professional role model for students and to represent the college and the discipline with professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively support students through advising, counseling, mentoring, and connection to academic, career, and campus resources.

Job Open Date

10/16/2026

Job Close Date

11/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Employment Begins

Spring 2027, depending on scheduling, enrollment, and other factors

# of Months

5 Months

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave
• Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
• Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Selection Process

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.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

• Please explain how you meet the minimum job qualifications: Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience (the professional experience required must be directly related to Administrative of Justice).ORAny associate degree AND six years of professional experience (the professional experience required must be directly related to Administrative of Justice).Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the attachment section of the online application.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents