Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

Physical Science Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool – ESCC

Job for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors in the Kern Community College District. Salary: $67.00 per hour.

Location:

Bishop/Mammoth, CA. Department:
Science (SCI). Job type:
Temporary – Adjuncts. Job number: FY21‑22‑00470.

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applications remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; 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.

• Provide instruction in a full range of Physical Science courses, including Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy.
• Teaching may occur at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes or in distance learning, and may use multiple teaching methodologies.
• Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department, maintaining subject matter currency, developing and revising curriculum, using computer and multimedia technology, and 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 that authorizes full‑time teaching of physical science 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. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and 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 is required.

• 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 work effectively 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 or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside 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 the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

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

EEO Plan 2024‑2027. 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…