Job Description
Political Science Adjunct Instructor (Temporary)
Posting Number: F01239
Location: San Ramon Campus
Salary: Description of Position: Both the San Ramon and Pleasant Hill Campuses of Diablo Valley College are seeking instructors for classes starting in Fall 2025 and for their adjunct instructor pools. Successful applicants will have an ability to and enthusiasm for teaching Introduction to Politics, Introduction to United States Government, and other Political Science courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities - 100% in person (in particular), hybrid, and online. In your cover letter, please explain (1) how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications for this position and (2) your interest in teaching at the San Ramon and/or Pleasant Hill Campuses of Diablo Valley College. We welcome your application and look forward to meeting with qualified applicants!
Inquiries: Bridgitte Schaffer (bschaffer@dvc.edu)
Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: S4720-Applied Arts and Social 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 political science, government, or international relations
OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, and any ethnic studies, Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
OR the equivalent
The equivalency form can be downloaded here:
Academic Position Application - Master's Degree Discipline Equivalency Form ()
Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D. or Master's in political science, government, or international relations.
Ability to and enthusiasm for teaching Introduction to Politics, Introduction to United States Government, and other Political Science courses in the DVC catalog in a mix of modalities - 100% in person (in particular), hybrid, and online.
Ability to and enthusiasm for working with students of diverse backgrounds, including students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, students from first-generation families, and adult students returning to college.
Ability to and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary department at a small campus, like the San Ramon Campus of DVC where Political Science is part of the Applied Arts and Social Sciences Department.
Job Open Date: 05/02/2025
Job Close Date: 8/29/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2025
# 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
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