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Assistant Professor, General Business (TENURE TRACK)

Position Number: 9959208
Location: Martinez, United States
Position Type: Business

Assistant Professor, General Business (TENURE TRACK)

Posting Number: F01390
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

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

Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: D3600-Business Administration

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.

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

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12522

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.