Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

University of California; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 107,452 - 177,710; Part time

Job summary

Diablo Valley College invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Introductory Chemistry (CHEM-108) for Fall 2026, including lecture and laboratory preparation, teaching, classroom management, and student assessment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, or a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry with a Master’s in a related field, or an approved equivalency. California Community College teaching credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or higher or equivalent qualifications in related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry with related Master’s in a field listed.
• California Community College Instructor Credential preferred.
• Equivalency petition process described for applicants lacking exact degrees.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment emphasizing learning, free discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and grades; meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.

Skills

Commitment to student learning

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Equivalency petition understanding

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry

California Community College Instructor Credential

Equivalency petition option available

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students.

To further this work, DVC is looking for adjunct instructors for our Fall 2026 semester to provide college level instruction in Introductory Chemistry (CHEM-108). The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students

Position Title

Special Instructions to Applicants

Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students.

To further this work, DVC is looking for adjunct instructors for our Fall 2026 semester to provide college level instruction in Introductory Chemistry ( CHEM -108). The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.

Description of Position

Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students.
To further this work, DVC is looking for adjunct instructors for our Fall 2026 semester to provide college level instruction in Introductory Chemistry ( CHEM -108). The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.

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.

Inquiries

Joey Lipson, 925-969-4211

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Faculty

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number F01348

# of Openings

# of Openings 2+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

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Part-Time Faculty

Department

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.

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university): EDUCATION :

Master’s degree (or higher) in chemistry;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry

AND

Master’s degree (or higher) in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry;

OR

I have a California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in chemistry;

OR

I do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and have applied for equivalency.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. The equivalency form can be downloaded here

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles, and/or disabilities.
• Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
• Commitment to working with colleagues to ensure equitable experiences for students across all sections · demonstrated excellence in preparation and knowledge of Introductory Chemistry ( CHEM -108).

Job Open Date: 07/21/2026

Job Close Date: 12/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months 5

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.

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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