Yoga Teacher Training Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Yoga Teacher Training Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01342
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
The Instructor/LeadTrainer for the Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program is responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality instruction that prepares students to become professional yoga instructors across private, institutional, and clinical settings. The instructor integrates the philosophical, physical, and holistic dimensions of yoga while fostering a learning environment grounded in professional standards, ethics, and student-centered teaching practices.This position requires expertise in both traditional yoga practices and scientific foundations in movement, including human anatomy and physiology, to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-informed instruction.

Inquiries:
Shelly Pierson (spierson@dvc.edu) orJackie Ponciano-Babb (jponciano-babb@dvc.edu)

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3900-Physical Education

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

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

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience

OR

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

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:
Desirable Qualifications:
Master's in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelor's in any of the above AND master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent.Teaching experience at a California Community College and/or University and/or Career Education ProgramYoga Alliance Certification by a recognized registered yoga school CPR and First Aid CertificationOnline teaching experience (Canvas or other learning management systems)

Job Open Date: 06/29/2026
Job Close Date: 7/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Janurary 1, 2027
# of Months: 10 Months

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12172

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.









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