Counselor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Overview

Counselor, Part-time Adjunct Pool — Kern Community College District

Location:

Porterville, CA

Salary: $60.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time, hourly adjunct pool

Note:

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately if a need arises without having to advertise. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

• Staff part-time adjunct positions for the 2024 – 2025 academic years; provide a full range of counseling services and/or instruction in student development courses.
• Assignments may include counseling/teaching during the day or evening, weekends, large classes, distance learning, and multiple teaching methodologies.

Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling,

OR - the equivalent (

NOTE:

A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

OR - The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. 2020 Minimum Qualifications Handbook Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges

AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note:

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note:

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

• 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.

$60.00 hourly

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of sample syllabi
• List of five (5) professional references — Listed on application form

Completed application packet must include the items listed above. It is the applicant's responsibility to redact any personal information from documents prior to uploading (e.g., Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and photos).

Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI, and a copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.

EEO notice:
The District is committed to achieving staff diversity and equal employment opportunity. The District 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, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants during the selection process.

The District does not sponsor work authorization. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at  Emails will not be accepted.