Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (Temporary) at Diablo Valley College for Fall 2026 to deliver CHEM-108 lectures and laboratories, and to manage assessments. The position emphasizes equity, student engagement, and adherence to approved curricula.

Successful applicants will hold a relevant advanced degree and meet CCCD qualifications; part-time faculty responsibilities include maintaining records, meeting with students, and contributing to open-access

Qualifications

• Commitment to student learning and equity in open-access environments.
• Ability to motivate and teach diverse community college students.
• Wamiliarity with CHEM-108 content and pedagogy.
• Willingness to fulfill part-time/temporary faculty responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with curriculum and schedules.
• Create an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Meet with students outside class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in chemistry topics.
• Fulfill part-time/temporary faculty duties.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Student engagement

Equity-minded teaching

Intro CHEM-108 expertise

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in chemistry OR

Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry + Master's in related field

CCC Instructor Credential or equivalency

Job description

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01348

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

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.

Inquiries: Joey Lipson, 925-969-4211 [e-mail] (preferred)

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3540 - Chemistry

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.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

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; ORI 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.

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

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.