Counselor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Basic Function

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. Applications will remain active up to two years. This pool will staff part‑time adjunct positions for the 2024‑2025 academic years.

• Salary: $60.00 Hourly (rate may vary based on assignment and LHE formula)
• Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
• Job Number: FY
• Location: Porterville, CA
• Department: Counseling

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of counseling services and/or instruction in student development courses. Assignment may include counseling/teaching during day or evening, weekends, large classes, distance learning and multiple teaching methodologies.

• Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or a related discipline.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• OR equivalent education, experience and other accomplishments judged equal. Candidates should submit an Application for Equivalence with supporting documents.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized service.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds.

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of sample syllabi
• List of five (5) professional references (listed on application form)

• Work effectively with colleagues in a diverse environment.
• Work effectively with students of varied skills and goals.
• Develop curriculum, including online and hybrid modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Applicants must redact any personal information (SSN, DOB, photos) from documents before upload.

Foreign degree holders must submit evaluation credentials.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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

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