Contra Costa Community College District

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (Temporary)

Location
Pittsburg, CA
Pay
$77 – $151 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 29, 2026

About this position

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01348 Location: Diablo Valley College Salary: Description of Position: Diablo Valley College 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 for our Fall 2026 semester to provide college level instruction in Introductory Chemistry (CHEM-108). The position includes lecture and laboratory preparations and teaching, classroom management, and student assessment/evaluation. Successful applicants will demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students. Inquiries: Joey Lipson, 925-969-4211JLipson@dvc.edu (preferred) Position Status: Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: D3540 - Chemistry Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules; creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking; evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work; meeting with students outside of class; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member; maintaining accurate academic records; performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience: The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university): EDUCATION: Master's degre

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$77 – $151 per hour
Chemistry median
$3,200/ course, n=49
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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