Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

Kern Community College District –
Philosophy Instructor (Part‑time Adjunct) – Salary: $67.00 hourly – Type:
Temporary –

Location:

CC–ESCC, Bishop/Mammoth, CA – Department:
Social Science (SSCI)

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of philosophy courses, which may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance learning, using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include participation 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, and collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's degree in Philosophy
• Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and a Master's degree in Humanities or Religious Studies
• Possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Philosophy at the California Community College level
• The equivalent of the above qualifications
• 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 recognized credential evaluation service

• 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

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 because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should 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.