Assistant Professor, General Business (TENURE TRACK)

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Position Title Assistant Professor, General Business (TENURE TRACK) Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Details:

We sincerely appreciate your interest in applying for the tenure-track faculty position in the General Business area of the Business Administration Department at Diablo Valley College. Diablo Valley College welcomes all learners, enhances the community, and advances equity through high-quality education and support services that empower students to achieve their goals.. We are eager to learn about who you are, how you will help DVC with it'sits mission, what inspires you to teach, and why you are specifically interested in joining the business administration faculty at our community college. We would like to know what you would be like as an instructor, colleague, and member of our campus community.

Recruitment Timeline:

1) Initial review of applications will occur December 2026.

2) Selected applicants will be contacted in January 2027 to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place in person in February 2027.

3) If selected, classroom teaching demonstrations will occur in February 2027 (most likely the same week as the initial interviews).

3) Final interviews will be held on Friday, March 12th 2027.

Supplemental Questions:

The supplemental question section of this application is an opportunity for us to learn about your strengths and how your unique background, experiences, and skills will help to achieve the goals of the college and enhance our community. Please make sure to answer all parts of each supplemental question. In addition to the information from your cover letter and resume/CV, your responses to these questions help us determine how you satisfy the desirable qualifications for this position. The information provided by your responses guides the decision on which individuals will be invited for an in-person interview. Feel free to repeat information from a previous answer, cover letter, or resume if necessary to fully answer a question. Please respect the word limit (maximum 500 words each) for your responses.

Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

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 that the degree was conferred).

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

3. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Note:

No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency. 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). (Page 27 of the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, 19th Edition)

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, or if you have not finished your degree before submitting your application, you must fill out a Master's degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered. 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.

Description of Position

Diablo Valley College (DVC) inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities DVC instructors help to close equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To advance this cause, DVC seeks a tenure-track General Business Professor to strengthen our Business Administration Department as we guide our students in adapting to an ever-changing business landscape.

We are looking for a colleague who combines their exceptional subject matter expertise and teaching experience in business administration with an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and abilities of California community college students. Our ideal candidates will demonstrate an enlightened sensitivity to the specific needs and growth potential of students from the range of economically diverse communities comprising Contra Costa County, the East Bay, and the greater Bay Area.

The successful applicant will be well-qualified to design curriculum and deliver courses covering a range of business subject areas. Topics include, but are not limited to, business administration, introduction to business, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, business communications, management, finance, accounting, and data analytics.

Ideal candidates can teach business courses that incorporate contemporary technologies and emerging trends, including artificial intelligence (A.I.) applications in business. Their teaching approach and content will integrate A.I. literacy; address the ethical use of A.I. in business; and introduce practical A.I. tools into classroom instruction and curriculum development.

The successful applicant is also committed to the advancement of all of our students, including the ability to advance excellence, inclusivity, equity, and a positive, constructive social complex that narrows achievement gaps and promotes the dignity of all students' humanity.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries related to this posting to:

• Arek Puzia, Chair, Business Administration Department at: apuzia@dvc.edu or
• Charlie Shi, Dean, Business, Computer Science, Hospitality & Community Education at: cshi@dvc.edu

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Diablo Valley College Posting Number F01390 # of Openings 1 Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $119,640 per year (Up to $132k).

Position Status Tenure- Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Full-Time Faculty Department D3600-Business Administration Discipline Business Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, the general intellectual life and governance of the college, and in the extracurricular pedagogical life of students beyond the classroom. Part of the teaching assignment may involve teaching in the evening, in online modalities, or in blended modalities. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
• Participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
• Engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
• Participating in department, division, and college committees;
• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
• Maintaining regular and effective contact with all online students to ensure equitable outcomes across class modes of instruction;
• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
• Participating in College's shared governance processes;
• Participating in the academic life of students beyond the classroom, related to professional development of knowledge, skills, abilities and talents that assist students in transitioning to professional and occupational opportunities that help narrow achievement gaps across our whole student body.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

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

Master's degree in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing, or business education;

OR

Bachelor's degree in any of the above; AND

Master's degree in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.);

OR

Bachelor's degree in economics with a business emphasis; AND

Master's degree in personnel management, public administration, OR Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) OR Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.);

OR

The equivalent.

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.

License/Certificates/Credentials

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications listed below. Responses to the supplemental questions allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications.

We especially welcome applicants who can prepare a diverse student population to critically evaluate, ethically apply, and adapt to artificial intelligence technologies in the classroom, the workplace, and in their entrepreneurial endeavors, as exemplified by the following strengths, talents, and skills:

• A demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence (A.I.) concepts, technologies, and emerging business applications, with the ability to teach students how A.I. is transforming business functions such as marketing, finance, operations, customer service, project management, and decision-making.
• Experience using generative A.I. tools and platforms in professional or educational settings.
• The ability to develop curriculum and learning activities that help students to evaluate A.I. technologies, apply A.I. tools to solve business problems, and understand the opportunities, limitations, and ethical implications of A.I. in the workplace.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and commitment to student learning and success, with the capacity to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds, cultures, physical abilities, genders, academic preparation levels, learning styles, and educational and career goals.
• Demonstrated industry experience in business-related fields.
• Commitment to full-time teaching with limited engagement in outside accounting/entrepreneurial activities.
• Ability to utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Ability to assume faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment, including committee membership, student club advising, and administrative department duties
• A commitment and ability to work within the department, division, and college community to achieve the goals outlined in the Educational Strategic Plan, which focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success.

Educational Strategic Plan: https://www.dvc.edu/about-dvc/college-plans/educational-strategic-plan

Job Open Date: 11/09/2026 Job Close Date: 12/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: Fall 2027 # of Months 10 Months 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 on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.

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, answers to required supplemental questions, 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. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.

4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

5. 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 Quick Link https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12423 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 (*).

• • Please respond to the following required supplemental questions, addressing the minimum and desirable qualifications. Make sure to answer all parts of each question, even if you repeat information provided elsewhere in the application. Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualifications: A) Master's in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR B) Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J D ) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL B ) OR C) Bachelor's in economics with a business emphasis AND Master's in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J D ) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL B ) OR D) the equivalent. If you do not possess the degree, you can complete a master degree equivalency form and upload it in the attachment section. Important Note: The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. 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, please submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Why are you seeking a career teaching at DVC, a community college with a diverse student body? How have your educational and professional experiences prepared you to teach in the San Francisco Bay Area at DVC?

(Open Ended Question)

• • DVC's Educational Strategic Plan focuses on advancing equity in student goal completion by increasing holistic support and eliminating barriers to success. a. How would you ensure equitable success in your business classes? b. How would you support students with limited experience in business or technology, those lacking confidence in their academic abilities, or those who have experienced previous educational challenges?

(Open Ended Question)

• • In the current educational environment, many students view A.I. as both promising and intimidating. Some are eager to embrace its potential, while others may be uncertain about its implications for learning, employment, ethics, and the future of work. Describe how you would teach students about the role of A.I. in contemporary business. a. How would you help students develop the confidence to critically evaluate and responsibly use A.I. technologies while understanding their opportunities, limitations, and ethical implications? b. How would you address student perceptions, misinformation, anxiety, and confidence-building around this subject, all of which are increasingly relevant in community college classrooms? Give an example or two of instructional strategies, learning activities, and/or real-world applications you would you use to make A.I. concepts engaging, relevant, and accessible to diverse learners in both face-to-face and online environments.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Application for Equivalency
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4