Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

Basic Function

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors in the Social Science (SSCI) department. The starting salary is $67.00 per hour.

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

Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the 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 in Political Science, Government, or International Relations; OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in Economics, History, Public Administration, Social Science, Sociology, any ethnic studies, JD, or LL.B.; OR possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Political Science 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 diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Degrees from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by a professional 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 who have 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;

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

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 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 perceived associations with any 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.

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E‑Verify program.