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Posting Details (Default Section)
Position Title Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY) - Computer Science
Special Instructions to Applicants
The APECS (Astro, Physics, Engineering and Computer Science) Department at Contra Costa College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part-time). This is a temporary assignment that begins in August 2026.
Description of Position
The APECS (Astro, Physics, Engineering and Computer Science) Department at Contra Costa College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part-time). This is a temporary assignment that begins in August 2026.
The teaching assignment will mainly include Introductory Programming ( COMP -112), Python ( COMP -110), and Object-Oriented Programming, as well as specialized coursework in Data Science.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to develop the Data Science program, ensuring the curriculum meets industry standards and provides clear transfer pathways for our students. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups to ensure equitable access to high-demand careers in data and technology.
The student population of Contra Costa College ( CCC ) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work 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.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
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.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
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.
Inquiries
Jon Celesia (jcelesia@contracosta.edu)
Mark Wong (mwong@contracosta.edu)
Recruitment Type Faculty
Location Contra Costa College
Posting Number F01330
# of Openings 1
Salary
Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).
Position Status Temporary
EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group Part-Time Faculty
Department C7009-Physical Science
Discipline Computer Science
Alternate Discipline
Duties and Responsibilities
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
- creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning and critical thinking;
- evaluating student progress and maintaining accurate academic records;
- meeting with students outside of class;
- maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
- maintaining current knowledge in computer science and emerging AI technologies;
- fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
- maintaining accurate academic records;
- performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
EDUCATION
Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.
Master's in computer science or computer engineering,
OR
Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering,
OR
Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
OR
Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
OR
Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND A master's degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems
OR the equivalent
EQUIVALENCY
If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.
License/Certificates/Credentials
Desirable Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Job Open Date: 05/08/2026
Job Close Date: 06/08/2026
Open Until Filled No
Employment Begins: 8-24-26
# of Months 5
Employee Benefits
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a "placeholder" document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
1. The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement
In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date
ADA Accommodations:
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
Medical Verification
Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu
COVID-19 Information
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Diversity Statement
It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - * Tell us how you meet the minimum qualifications of: (1) Master's in computer science or computer engineering, OR (2) Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting or engineering, OR (3) Bachelor's in engineering AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR (4) Bachelor's in mathematics AND Master's in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration OR (5) Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND A master's degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems OR (6) the equivalent. (Open Ended Question)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Summarize your academic preparation (course work) and experience teaching programming language to students with/without coding experience. (Open Ended Question)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience working with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, disabled and cultural populations; and a commitment to support policies that respect and consider the diversity of the student population. (Open Ended Question)
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Optional Documents- Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
- Application for Equivalency
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Unofficial Transcript 4
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