Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Inside Higher Ed is looking for a Physical Science Instructor to join our part‑time adjunct pool in East Kern, Tehachapi. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a full range of Physical Science courses, including Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy, and may teach at other campus sites, in day, evening, weekend, large‑class, or distance‑learning settings.

KCC District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The starting salary range is $67/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

• Job Type: Part‑time
• Job Number: FY21‑22‑00469
• Location:
  
  Tehachapi, CA
• Department:
  Science (SCI)

• Provide instruction in a full range of Physical Science courses, including Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and use multiple teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency, develop and revise curriculum, use computer and multimedia technology.
• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master’s in the physical science interdisciplinary area; or
• Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline; or
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of physical science at the California Community College level; or the equivalent.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Work 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.
• 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:

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

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

The District strongly commits 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.

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