Hospitality Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY

Position Title

Hospitality Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

The Diablo Valley College Culinary Department is seeking Adjunct Faculty in Hospitality. An adjunct instructional faculty member will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in his/her discipline. The individual is expected to exercise professionalism and civility in all activities related to the role of academician, including those concerned with the various duties assigned, and any involvement with colleagues, peers, community, and students.

Example courses that might be taught by this position include:

• Kitchen 1
• Kitchen 2
• Bake 1
• Bake 2

The Diablo Valley College is 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.

Any bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience in Hospitality or Culinary or related field OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience in Hospitality or Culinary or related field.

• Teaching experience at the community college level
• Canvas LMS experience and/or Quality Matters training or certifications.
• Bachalor’s degree in any discipline preferred.
• 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.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

• Job Open Date: 10/22/2025
• Job Close Date: 05/08/2026
• Open Until…