Sociology Instructor. Rising Scholars Program - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Sociology Instructor. Rising Scholars Program - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA
Salary: $66.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Job Number: FY
Department: Kern Community College District – Behavioral Science

Job Overview: Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors for the 2024‑2025 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Sociology courses in the Rising Scholars Program, including day, evening, weekend, large class, distance learning, and multiple teaching methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching a full range of Sociology courses.
• Participating in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Behavioral Science department.
• Maintaining subject matter currency.
• Developing and revising curriculum.
• Using computer and multimedia technology.
• Assessing student learning and program‑level outcomes.
• Collegially participating in department, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in sociology.
• OR Bachelor’s in sociology AND a Master’s in anthropology, ethnic studies, social work, or psychology.
• OR the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal; applicants must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees require evaluation by a NACES or ACEI approved service.

Application Instructions:

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

All application packets must be submitted online at  Emails will not be accepted. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources. The district does not provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization; work authorization must be established at time of application.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must have

ERIC courseworkθρω evaluated by a NACES or ACEI approved service; a copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

EEO Statement: Kern Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of race, , , religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or disability. The District is protected under state, local, and federal law.