Yoga Teacher Training Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01342

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Instructor/LeadTrainer for the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program is responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality instruction that prepares students to become professional yoga instructors across private, institutional, and clinical settings. The instructor integrates the philosophical, physical, and holistic dimensions of yoga while fostering a learning environment grounded in professional standards, ethics, and student-centered teaching practices.This position requires expertise in both traditional yoga practices and scientific foundations in movement, including human anatomy and physiology, to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-informed instruction.

Inquiries:

Shelly Pierson (spierson@dvc.edu) orJackie Ponciano-Babb (jponciano-babb@dvc.edu)

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3900-Physical Education

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 kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. The https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application,%20Supplemental%20-%20Non-Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalencies.pdf

Desirable Qualifications:

Proposed desirable qualifications:

• Yoga Alliance Certification by a recognized registered yoga school

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Online teaching experience (Canvas or other learning management systems)

Meeting Minimum Qualifications to teach in Kinesiology department which includes: Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education,ORbachelor's in any of the above AND master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapyORthe equivalent.

Job Open Date: 06/29/2026

Job Close Date: 7/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Janurary 1, 2027

# of Months: 10 Months

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7276645

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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