Sociology Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Sociology Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

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Kern Community College District

Salary: $65.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function:

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. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans, and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in Sociology
• Or Bachelor’s in Sociology and Master’s in Anthropology, ethnic studies, social work or psychology
• Or equivalent; candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an evaluation service

Note:

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• 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 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

Applicants must redact personal information (SSN, DOB, photos) before uploading. Foreign degree holders must submit a professional evaluation.

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

EEO Statement: The district is strongly committed to staff diversity and equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. The district does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

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