Biology, Majors and Non-Majors, Ecology, Organismal Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY at Contra Costa Community College District Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/2/2026 Contact Sophia Lever (925) 229-1000 1298 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Length of Work Year Unspecified Employment Type Part Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Biology, Majors and Non-Majors, Ecology, Organismal Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY Posting Number: F01336 Location: San Ramon Campus Salary: Description of Position: DVC inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To further this work, DVC is looking for adjunct instructors to teach major biology (Biosc-102) nonmajors biology (Biosc-101), Principles of Organismal Biology, Evolution and Ecology (Biol-131).
Inquiries: Richard Glaves rglaves@dvc.edu Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: S4750 - Science Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 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: Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to student learning and demonstrated commitment to promoting the success of all students in an open-access learning environment, Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, preparation, learning styles, and/or disabilities, Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment, Demonstrated excellence in preparation and knowledge of Biology. Job Open Date: 05/29/2026 Job Close Date: 7/1/2026 Open Until Filled: No Employment Begins: Pool # of Months: 5 To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7200822 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
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