Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District's Engineering Department at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill seeks part-time Engineering instructors to teach lecture and lab courses at the Pleasant Hill campus in Fall 2026 and beyond, including Engineering Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming and Electrical Circuits.

Requirements: Master’s in Engineering (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s in engineering with a Master’s in math/physics/CS/chemistry/geology; strong teamwork and communication skills;

Qualifications

• Master's in Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor's in engineering with Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology also acceptable.
• Doctoral degree considered as equivalent to Master's.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with established curriculum and schedules.
• Create learning environment that promotes discussion and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Hold meetings with students outside class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Maintain accurate academic records and fulfill duties of a part-time faculty.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's with Master’s in related fields

Professional Engineer license (PE) alternative

Job description

The Engineering Department at Diablo Valley College is seeking qualified part-time Engineering instructors for teaching lecture and lab courses at the Pleasant Hill campus in Fall 2026 and/or future semesters. The department offers engineering courses which fulfill AS degree requirements and transfer requirements to 4-year engineering programs. Courses offered include Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming, Electrical Circuits, Materials Science, Thermodynamics and Statics. Teaching assignments and courses taught may vary depending on student enrollment and the current needs of the department. Courses are offered primarily during daytime hours with some courses meeting in the evening. Applicants must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Engineering (or the equivalent) and excellent teamwork and communication skills. Applicants should also have interest and/or experience in supporting a highly diverse student population with a wide range of racial, ethnic, academic, and socio economic backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities. Candidates with prior teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with no prior teaching experience but a strong aptitude and interest in teaching are also encouraged to apply.

Posting Number

F01311

Location

Diablo Valley College

Job Information

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D4105-Arch./Engineering

Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Master's in any field of engineering OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology OR the equivalent.

(NOTE: A bachelor's in any field of engineering with a professional engineer's license is an alternative qualification for this discipline)

The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).

If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered.

The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

• Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
• Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position.
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Desirable Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is desirable

Interest and/or experience in supporting a highly diverse student population with a wide range of racial, ethnic, academic, and socio economic backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities.

Good Communication skills

Job Details

Job Open Date: 03/12/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 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.