Economics Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Rising Scholars Education Program

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Economics Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Rising Scholars Education Program

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time, hourly adjunct pool (continuous posting)

Location: Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

• Provide instruction in a full range of Economics courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of programs.
• Maintain subject matter currency; develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology; assess student learning and program level outcomes.
• Participate collegially in department, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.
• Assignments may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.
• Note:
  
  Inmate education program information is provided for reference.

• Master's in Economics; OR
• Bachelor's in economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, finance, or political science; OR
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Economics at the California Community College level; OR
• Equivalent qualifications as determined by the screening committee;
  Candidates with equivalent qualifications must request and submit an Application for Equivalence and supporting documents.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Note:
  
  Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Foreign degrees require evaluation.

• Broad preparation and depth of knowledge in Economics.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and colleagues to promote innovation, teaching, learning, and service.
• Ability to work with students with varied skills, goals, and motivations; develop curriculum for multiple modalities.
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to maintain subject matter currency; ability to assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies to benefit the program; commitment to the California community college mission.

• Completed online application for employment.
• Current resume.
• Copy of legible transcripts.

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact personal information from documents prior to uploading. Foreign degrees require evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity information and related notices are provided by the district.

All applicants must apply online. Emails will not be accepted. The district reserves the right to limit the number of interviews and to determine competency at the interview stage. The information in this description is subject to change.