Job Description
Adjunct Instructor/General Biology/Human Biology/Microbiology
Posting Number: F01222
Location: Diablo Valley College
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 a variety of biology courses, though specifically General Biology (BIOSC 101/102), Human Biology (BIOSC 116/117), Human Physiology (BIOSC 140),and / or Microbiology (BIOSC 119/146).
Inquiries: Julia Willsie, jwillsie@dvc.edu
Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3505-Biological Sciences
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: Master's in any biological science OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent
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 General Biology (BIOSC 101/102) and/or Human Biology (BIOSC 116/116) and/or Microbiology (BIOSC 119/146)
Job Open Date: 04/01/2025
Job Close Date: 1/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: FA25 or SP26
# of Months: 5
To apply, visit: 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.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time,