Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool; East Kern​/Tehachapi​/Rising Scholars

Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi/Rising Scholars)

Organization: Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 hourly

Job Type: Part-time, hourly adjunct instructor

Job Number: FY

Location: Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Department: Allied Health (ALDH)

Basic Function: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools continuously. The starting salary range is $67.00 hourly; the hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. Applications remain active up to two years.

Here are links to sites providing a look into the Rising Scholars program:

• Rising Scholars Education Program
• CCCC Rising Scholars Program

Representative Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Addiction Paraprofessional Training courses, which 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 Forestry, Climate, and Conservation department;

maintaining subject matter current; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; and collegial participation in department, college, district, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related professional experience OR
• Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience.
• The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an Application for Equivalence form with supporting documents.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Degree Disciplines:

• Biological Sciences
• Counseling
• Health
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Know computers and be willing to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Commit to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions – Completed Application Packet Must Include:

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

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

Requirements for reasonable accommodation of the selection process are available. EEO Plan .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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 related characteristics.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization must be established at application submission.

All applicants must apply online at  Emails will not be accepted.