Engineering Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 107,273 - 177,669; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plans (PERS or STRS)

Generous vacation and sick leave

Educational reimbursements

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A community college district in California is seeking part-time Engineering instructors to teach courses such as MATLAB, C++, and Thermodynamics. Instructors will provide instruction, evaluate students, and maintain academic integrity at the Pleasant Hill campus. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in engineering or a Bachelor's in engineering with a Master's in a related field. This position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $77.87 to $128.97, along with benefits for adjunct faculty.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or closely related field is required.
• Strong teaching skills and effective communication are essential.
• Interest in supporting a diverse student body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for engineering courses at the Pleasant Hill campus.
• Evaluate student progress and uphold academic standards.
• Maintain professional and ethical teaching conduct.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Prior teaching experience

Interest in diverse student support

Education

Master’s degree in any field of engineering

Bachelor’s in engineering + Master’s in related field

Equivalent qualification per statewide Academic Senate

Job description

Job Overview

The Engineering Department at Diablo Valley College is seeking part‑time Engineering instructors to teach lecture and lab courses at the Pleasant Hill campus beginning Fall 2026 and/or future semesters. Courses include Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Drawing, MATLAB, C++ Programming, Electrical Circuits, Materials Science, Thermodynamics, and Statics.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment that emphasizes learning, encourages discussion of ideas, and promotes critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards.
• Maintain current knowledge in subject‑matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in any field of engineering, or
• Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering discipline AND a Master’s in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geology, or
• Equivalent qualification as defined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.

Note: A bachelor's degree in engineering with a professional engineer’s license is an alternative qualification. If the title(s) of your degree(s) do not exactly match the listed disciplines, you must submit an equivalency form.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience.
• Interest and/or experience supporting a highly diverse student population.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Adjunct faculty receive the following benefits in addition to competitive hourly pay ($77.87–$128.97 per hour):

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans (PERS or STRS).
• Deferred compensation options.
• Generous vacation and sick leave, plus paid holidays.
• Educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, travel assistance.
• Longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts, and wellness program.

EEO Statement

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. They must supply documentation supporting the accommodation need at the time of request.