Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District – Biological Science Adjunct Instructor (Part‑time, hourly)

Salary: $67.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY

Location:

Ridgecrest, CA

Department:
Science (SCI)

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans, or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

• Provide instruction in a full range of Biological Science courses.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance learning using multiple teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology.
• Engage collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master’s degree in any biological science.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science.
• Or possession of a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of Biology at the California Community College level.
• Or the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Degrees from non‑U.S. countries must be evaluated by an accredited service.
• Screening will be conducted by a committee; meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• 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 or remove any personal information such as Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, or photos from all documents prior to uploading.

Completed applications must include:

• Completed online application for employment.
• Current resume.
• Letter of interest (cover letter).
• List of five professional references (entered in online application).
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position).

Applicants with foreign or international degrees must have their coursework evaluated by an accredited service (NACES or ACEI) and submit the evaluation with their application.

The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. We encourage a diverse pool of applicants and do not discriminate based on 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 the perception of any protected characteristic.

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

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E‑Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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