Film and Media Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District's Diablo Valley College seeks to add to its pool of adjunct faculty in Film and Media Studies for Fall 2027, at Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses. Instructors must be able to teach online and in-person or hybrid.

Position is non-tenure track, part-time; duties include instruction, assessment, meetings with students, and maintaining professional standards. Open until filled; Job Open Date 10/29/2026, Job Close Date 12/31/2026; Employment Begins Fall 2027

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication OR the equivalent
• Equivalency form may be required if degrees do not EXACT MATCH and must upload transcripts, résumé and cover letter

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

Skills

Online teaching experience

Curriculum design

Diversity & inclusion

Dual enrollment experience

Community college teaching

Education

Master's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies

Bachelor's + Master's equivalency option

Job description

Film and Media Studies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01379

Location: Diablo Valley College

Description of Position: Diablo Valley College is seeking to add to its pool of adjunct faculty in Film and Media Studies at both the Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses. We are seeking instructors for classes starting in Fall 2027. Successful applicants will have an ability to and interest in online teaching but also be able to teach in-person or hybrid at one or both campuses.

Inquiries: Amber Shields, [e-mail]

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3032-Media Studies

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:

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication OR the equivalent

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:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred). If your degree is not conferred yet, please fill out an equivalency.

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Recent teaching experience in community college, undergraduate, online, or adult education settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas that complement existing departmental offerings (Film and Media Studies, American Film History, World Film History).
• Ability to design and deliver engaging online instruction using learning management systems and digital engagement tools.
• History of incorporating diverse perspectives and expanding representation of artists, cultures, and historical narratives within curriculum.
• Ability to and interest in working with students of diverse backgrounds, including students 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, students from first-generation families, and adult students returning to college.
• Ability to and interest in teaching students in DVC's dual enrollment programs with local high schools.
• Examples of courses that might be taught in this position include: FTVE 200: American Cinema/American Culture, FTVE 210: American Ethnic Cultures in Film, FTVE 240-Survey of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, FTVE 280: American Cinema 1900-1950, FTVE 281: World Cinema 1900-1960, FTVE 282: American Cinema 1950-Present, FTVE 283-World Cinema 1960-Present

Job Open Date: 10/29/2026

Job Close Date: 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2027

# of Months: 5 Months

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.