Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool – East Kern, Tehachapi

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00469

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Science (SCI)

• Provide instruction in a full range of Physical Science courses, including Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.
• Engage 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.
• Participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in the physical science interdisciplinary area;
• OR Master’s in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper‑division or graduate coursework in at least one other constituent discipline;
• OR possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of physical science at the California Community College level;
• OR an equivalent qualification judged equal to the stated minimum qualifications.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• 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.

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, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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

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