Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mathematics

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership in STRS

District-paid benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending plan

Life and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred compensation

Sabbatical Leave

Union information (Local 1 / UnitedFA)

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District in Pittsburg, CA is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in Mathematics to cover Spring 2027 courses. Applicants should be prepared to teach both partially and fully face-to-face classes at Los Medanos College, Pittsburg Campus.

The pool will be used for ongoing future openings; the position is temporary and paid by the hour. Requirements include a Master’s in mathematics or related field, or equivalent combination with a Master’s in

Qualifications

• Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in mathematics with Master’s in statistics/physics/mathematics education OR equivalent.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct Faculty duties include instruction following established curriculum, course outlines and schedules.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that encourages discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and grade assignments/assessments.
• Meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics and stay current in the subject matter.
• Fulfill responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Possibly demonstrate teaching during campus visit.

Education

Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Mathematics Department is seeking part-time instructors for Spring 2027 Semester. Interested applicants should be prepared to teach partially and fully face-to-face courses at Los Medanos College’s Pittsburg, CA campuses.

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mathematics

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Mathematics Department is seeking part-time instructors for Spring 2027 Semester. Interested applicants should be prepared to teach partially and fully face-to-face courses at Los Medanos College’s Pittsburg, CA campuses.

Description of Position

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in the Department of Mathematics at Los Medanos College, Pittsburg Campus. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

Recruitment Type

Faculty

# of Openings

# of Openings Pool

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)

Position Status

Temporary

EEO Job Category

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Part-Time Faculty

Department

L5009-Mathematics

Discipline

Mathematics

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.

Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

N/A

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 10/16/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 12/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins:

Employment Begins: 1/18/2027

# of Months

# of Months 4

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

• * Tell us how you meet the minimum qualifications: Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent. If you do not possess the listed degree, you can submit a master degree equivalency form in the attachment section of the application. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Application for Equivalency
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District

District Office

500 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Candidate Employment Notice:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.