Sociology Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Overview

Diablo Valley College is seeking adjunct Sociology instructors to join temporary pools for classes starting in Fall 2026 at the San Ramon and Pleasant Hill campuses. Successful applicants will teach Introduction to Sociology and other Sociology courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities, including 100% in-person, hybrid, and online. In particular, candidates should be able to teach in-person classes.

Position Details

Posting Number : F01262

Location : San Ramon Campus

Employment Begins : Fall 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Number of Months : As needed

Position Status : Temporary

EEO Job Category : Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group : Part-Time Faculty

Department : S4720-Applied Arts and Social Sciences

How to Apply : To apply, visit the posting at 4cdcareers.net / postings / 11640

Inquiries : Professor Bridgitte Schaffer (bschaffer@dvc.edu)

Application Window : Job Open Date 09 / 16 / 2025 — Job Close Date 11 / 30 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Responsibilities

• Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
• 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 Qualifications – Education / Experience

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 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. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

Desirable Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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.

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