English Adjunct Instructor

Diablo Valley College • Martinez, CA

289d • $77 - $128

About The Position

Diablo Valley College is seeking an adjunct English instructor to provide course instruction in accordance with course outlines at the DVC Pleasant Hill campus, as well as meet and maintain related duties and responsibilities (e.g., per contract, DVC policy, etc.). The DVC English department is primarily looking for instructors to teach first-year composition. Our Vision for Social Justice calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live. The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come 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, and students from first-generation families. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Requirements

• Master's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
• Monthly cash stipend for those covered by another health medical plan.
• Retirement benefits through PERS or STRS.
• Deferred compensation plans available.
• Generous vacation and sick leave benefits.
• 20 paid holidays annually.
• Educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree