Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Details

• Institution: College of the Desert, Desert Community College District
• Location: Varies by assignment, CA
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Posted: 11/24/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 12/07/2025, 11:59 PM Pacific
• Category: Business Administration;
  Statistics
• Job Number: 2500121
• Bargaining Unit: CODAA – College of the Desert Adjunct Association

COD is seeking equity-minded adjunct faculty to teach in-person business statistics courses. The role supports the College’s mission to advance student education and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Deliver instruction consistent with official course outlines.

• Develop and distribute syllabi with objectives, grading criteria, and policies.
• Provide timely feedback on student work and grades.
• Refer students to tutoring and support services when needed.
• Maintain classroom and equipment safety.
• Participate in optional activities such as curriculum development, office hours, dual-enrollment programs, advisory committees, and professional development.

• Palm Desert Campus or other COD sites (Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs).
• Classes may be scheduled during day, evening, or weekends.
• Some classes may be offered at participating local high schools (dual-enrollment).

• Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, or Business Education, OR a Bachelor’s degree in one of these areas with a Master’s in Economics, Public Administration, Personnel Management, or a Juris Doctor (JD/LL.B.).

• Candidates not meeting minimum qualifications may submit an Equivalency Request Form.
• Degrees earned outside the U.S. require a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation.

• Employment Status:
  Part-time instructor (adjunct) pool.
• Salary:
  Determined by CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement and rank/experience.
• Primary Teaching Modality:
  In-person.
• Applicants must reside in California and be authorized to work in the U.S.; COD does not sponsor employment visas.

• Tuberculosis clearance certificate.
• Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Completion of new hire onboarding and any required fitness-for-duty exams.

• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to DEIA principles.
• Promote equity and inclusion in teaching and the workplace.
• Respect and embrace the diversity of students, faculty, and staff.

COD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
, complying with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. The College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history per the California Fair Chance Act.

Contact Human Resources at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). at least two business days prior to the Final date to receive applications.

• Resume with employment dates (month/year).
• Cover letter addressing minimum qualifications and any special qualifications.
• College transcripts (degree, institution, discipline, date awarded).
• List of References (minimum 2 supervisors and 2 colleagues; letters not accepted in place of list).