Electronics Adjunct Instructor TEMPORARY

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking an Electronics Adjunct Instructor (Temporary) at Diablo Valley College. The role requires teaching electronics topics with both theory and hands-on lab work across multiple subjects, including PLCs, embedded systems, and PCB fabrication.

Open to candidates with strong teaching skills and industry experience in related engineering fields. Position is non-tenure track, with a four-month employment period starting Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience and teaching skills in electronics or related engineering fields.
• Ability to teach theory and hands-on applications across multiple subject areas.
• Demonstrated strength in electrical and electronics topics with other areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with curriculum and class schedules.
• Create a learning environment that encourages discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Keep current on subject matter and maintain records.
• Fulfill responsibilities of part-time/temporary faculty.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical schematics

AC/DC circuitry

Industrial controls

Embedded systems

PCB layout

Test & measurement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree + 6 years experience

Tools

PADS

Altium

Job description

Job Description

Electronics Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01310
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position

Candidates must have experience and teaching skills in selected areas of electronics, electrical technology, or related engineering fields. Instruction may include both theory and hands‑on applications across multiple subject areas. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strength in one or more of the following areas, with working familiarity in others as appropriate to assigned courses:

• Electrical and power schematics; AC/DC circuitry


• Electric motor control, industrial controls, PLCs, and/or robotics systems


• Embedded systems, digital logic, and programming


• Residential, commercial, and/or industrial electrical wiring methods


• PCB layout and electronics fabrication (e.g., PADS, Altium)


• Test and measurement, test automation, and data acquisition (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)


• Energy and alternative energy systems, including power electronics


• Quality, process improvement, or applied data analysis (e.g., Six Sigma, statistical methods)

Inquiries:
Manuel Covarrubias
[e-mail]

Position Status: Non‑Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part‑Time Faculty
Department: D4105-Arch./Engineering

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

EDUCATION: Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience (for example, in electricity, electromechanical/electronic technology, engineering tech, industrial maintenance/tech, robotics, or electrical trade (as journey‑level), OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience.

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

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with PCB assembly and fabrication processes, including surface‑mount and through‑hole soldering, rework, inspection, and prototyping workflows (DFM/DFT). Practical experience using electronic test and measurement equipment and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, or electromechanical systems. Familiarity with embedded systems, digital hardware, industrial/energy technologies such as EV charging systems or other renewable energy technologies, and safe electrical work practices (including ESD and NEC awareness, as applicable). Commitment to equity‑minded teaching practices, workforce development, and supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.

Job Open Date: 03/10/2026
Job Close Date: 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Summer 2026
# of Months: 4

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.