Posting Number: F01117
Location: San Ramon Campus
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 First Year College Composition and Reading (ENGL-122), First Year College Composition and Reading with Support (ENGL-122L), Critical Thinking - Writing about Literature (ENGL-123), Critical Thinking - Writing about Non-fiction (ENGL-126).

Inquiries:
Renee Swindle
rswindle@dvc.edu

Position Status: Temporary
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: S4730 - Language Arts

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.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
EDUCATION:
Masters in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition
OR
Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism
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 masters 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:

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.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college.2. Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.3. Training and/or experience in teaching composition and reading to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.4. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and increasing the success of historically under-represented or at-risk student groups (especially student groups for whom there exists an achievement gap at DVC, such as African-American students, Latinx students, former foster youth, etc.).5. Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to collaboration, and a flexible approach to working in the evolving community college landscape.
6. Demonstrated commitment to self-reflection and adaptation both in the classroom and as a member of the department and college community.

Job Open Date: 05/13/2024
Job Close Date: 12/13/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Employment Begins: Fall 2024
# of Months: 5