Sociology Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct Pool; IWV

Sociology Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Location: Ridgecrest, CA |
Salary: $67.00 Hourly |
Job Type: Part Time |
Job Number: FY |
Department: Social Science (SSCI)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Sociology courses. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department;
• Maintaining subject matter currency;
• Developing and revising curriculum;
• Using computer and multimedia technology;
• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in sociology;
• OR – Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology;
• OR – Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Sociology at the California Community College level;
• OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form;
• Current resume;
• Copy of legible transcripts.

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Discrimination Free Work Environment. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application…