Administration of Justice Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Administration of Justice Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool – East Kern, Tehachapi

The Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors in the Administration of Justice department. The starting hourly rate is $67.00. Positions may involve teaching at multiple campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and various teaching methodologies.

• Provide instruction in a full range of Administration of Justice (ADMJ) courses.
• Teach at different campus locations and across diverse time slots, including day, evening, and weekend sessions.
• Develop and revise curriculum and course materials, ensuring content remains current and relevant.
• Apply computer and multimedia technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Engage in collegial activities at departmental, college, district, and discipline‑specific levels.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency and demonstrate depth of knowledge in the discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related professional experience; or
• Associate’s degree and at least 6 years of related professional experience; or
• Possession of a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of Administration of Justice; or
• Equivalency that meets or exceeds the stated minimum requirements.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in a diverse learning environment.
• Ability to develop curriculum for different modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that benefit the program.
• Commitment to the California community‑college mission.

The Kern Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and to 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 or any other protected characteristic. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; applicants must establish work authorization at the time of application.

The 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.