Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - IWV

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00468

Location: CC - Main Campus, Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Social Science (SSCI)

Applicants for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors are invited to apply. Applications remain active up to two years. The starting salary is $67.00 per hour, subject to variation based on assignment type and LHE formula.

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of philosophy courses. This may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening, weekend, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include:

• Participating in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department;
• Maintaining subject‑matter currency;
• Developing and revising curriculum;
• Using computer and multimedia technology;
• Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master’s degree in Philosophy;
• Or Bachelor’s in Philosophy AND Master’s in Humanities or Religious Studies;
• Or a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of Philosophy at the California Community College level;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments. Candidates must submit an Application for Equivalence to be considered.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

All degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Degrees earned outside the United States, Canada, or Great Britain must be evaluated by a qualified agency.

• 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;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

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 protected characteristic.

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.

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

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 newly hired employees.