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Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Position Number: 6831612
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Work Experience (WRKX) Program Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01298
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
Description: WRKX faculty members are responsible for the following:

Assist students to develop appropriate learning objectives that are obtainable and reasonable within the scope of the WRKX program.

Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to provide support and feedback regarding their work experience.

Collect, maintain and complete course documents.

Contact each employer twice, preferably with at least one contact occurring in-person at the student's place of employment.

Hold weekly office hours on DVC campus or over Zoom.

Maintain required student records in an organized and comprehensive manner and submit at the end of each term.

Set up and participate in student WRKX orientations as needed.

Hours may include evenings and weekends depending on location and hours of student placements.
If candidates have not already completed the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent, they must take this course upon being hired.Note that the pay for WRKX classes is calculated differently than other types of classes. See Appendix B-6 of the 4CD salary schedule for details: https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/hr/SalarySchedules.pdf.

Inquiries:
Beth Arman, Senior Dean, barman@dvc.edu, (925) 969-2240 orJoann Denning, Dept. Chair, jdenning@dvc.edu, (925) 969-2255

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3800-Career Development

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:
Work Experience (WRKX) spans multiple disciplines. For discipline-specific versions, check the minimum qualifications for that discipline.
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Rsum including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Non-masters: The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience

OR

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

If the specific degree requires a Master's Degree: 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 below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:
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 equivalency form can be downloaded here

Desirable Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience. Knowledge of DVC program offerings and local labor market.

Job Open Date: 01/05/2026
Job Close Date: 2/5/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Summer 2026
# of Months: Varies. Classes are scheduled every semester.

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11826

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.