Biology Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District, Biology Department – Bakersfield College, Panorama Campus, CA

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY

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 waiting to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by the department supervisors, deans, and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $66.00/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.

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part‑time adjunct positions.

• Master's in any biological science
• Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
• The equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Equivalencies:
Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States 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 Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants must redact any personal information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos.

Foreign degree:
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 the 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.

EEO Plan 2021‑2024:
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 those characteristics.

Apply online at  Emails will not be accepted.