Physics Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool; IWV

Physics Instructor – Part‑time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Inside Higher Ed invites applications for the part‑time adjunct instructor position in the Science department at Kern Community College District. The role offers an hourly rate of $67.00, with applications remaining active for up to two years.

Basic Function
Teaching physics and astronomy courses across multiple formats — day, evening, weekend, large classes, and distance learning.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Physics/Astronomy courses.
• Teach at various campus sites and across different class schedules.
• Engage in student recruitment and articulation programming for the Science department.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency and develop or revise curriculum.
• Utilize computer and multimedia technology to support diverse learning modalities.
• Participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics; or
• Bachelor’s degree in physics or astronomy and Master’s in engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or geophysics; or
• Equivalents that meet the collective bargaining agreement (submission of an Application for Equivalence required).

Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. Degrees must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406).

Knowledge & Abilities
The applicant will be able to demonstrate broad preparation and depth of knowledge in the discipline, including:

• Work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, teacher‑centred environment.
• Support students with varied skills, motivations, and goals.
• Develop curriculum across modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools and higher‑education institutions.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Employ computer technologies to enhance instruction.
• Commit to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

• Completed online application form.
• Current resume.
• Copies of legible transcripts.

Applicants must redact personal information (Social Security numbers, dates of birth, photographs) before uploading documents.

Foreign‑degree holders must provide an evaluation from a NACES or ACEI member. Reasonable accommodations for the selection process are available; contact Human Resources for arrangements.

EEO Statement
The District is strongly committed to staff diversity and equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on any characteristic protected by law. We do not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; applicants must demonstrate work authorization at the time of application.

All applications should be submitted online.
Emails will not be accepted.

Application link:
Apply here.