Geography Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Overview

Geography Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool — Kern Community College District.

Location:

Porterville, CA. Department:
Social Science. Salary: $65.00 Hourly. Job Number: FY.

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 advertising delays. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $65.00/hour;
Hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions for the  academic year.

Master's in Geography; OR Bachelor's in Geography AND Master's in Geology, History, Meteorology, or Oceanography; OR the equivalent possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Geography at the California Community College level. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form.

Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. AND A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

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

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Cultural Geography

Note:

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any foreign degree must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Note:

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The committee reserves the right to limit interviews. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• 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 professional references

The successful applicant will be broadly prepared with depth of knowledge in the discipline and will demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues to promote innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population
• Ability to work with students with a wide range of skills, goals, and motivations
• Ability to develop 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 adopt new technologies
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission

Salary: $65.00 hourly

Completed application packet must include the items listed above. Applicants are responsible for redacting personal information from documents prior to uploading. Foreign degree evaluation may be required for degrees from outside the United States. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not sponsor work authorization; work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at the provided online job posting. Emails will not be accepted.

EEO Plan and Discrimination Free Work Environment notices may apply as required by law.