Biological Sciences Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01337

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 in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters, including Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL 130), Human Anatomy (BIOL 139), Human Physiology (BIOL 140), and Human Biology (BIOL 117)

Inquiries:

Julia Willsie jwillsie@dvc.edu

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3530-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:

EDUCATION:

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.

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 your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed above, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application%20-%20Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalency%20Form.pdf.

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.

• Commitment to working with colleagues to ensure equitable experiences for students across all sections • demonstrated excellence in preparation and knowledge of Human Biology (BIOL 116/117) and/or Human Physiology (BIOL 140) and/or Human Anatomy (BIOL 139) and/or Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL 130).

Job Open Date: 06/10/2026

Job Close Date: 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: August 24, 2026

# of Months: 5 Months

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7330416

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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