Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Rising Scholars Education Program

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Job Number: FY21-22-00746
Location: CC – East Kern, Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA
Department: Social Science (SSCI)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted immediately if a need arises. Applications remain active for up to two years.

This position is for a part‑time, hourly adjunct instructor. The starting salary range is $67.00 per hour; the hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Anthropology courses.

• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social 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

The assignment may include teaching at multiple campus sites, day, evening, or weekend classes, large classes, distance‑learning classes, and classes for incarcerated students.

• Inmate Education Program
• CCCC Inmate Education Program

• Master’s in Anthropology or Archaeology
• OR Bachelor’s in either field AND Master’s in Sociology, Biological Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Genetics, or Paleontology
• OR Possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Anthropology at the California Community College level
• OR Equivalent qualifications under CA Community College standards
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse student backgrounds
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions; foreign degrees evaluated by a NACES or ACEI member

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, inclusive environment
• Ability to work with students of varying skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals
• Ability to develop curriculum across modalities
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated subject‑matter currency
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies
• Commitment to the California community college mission

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants must redact or remove personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, Date of Birth, photos) from all documents before uploading.

Foreign degree holders must submit an evaluation from an NACES member or ACEI.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

The District is committed to achieving staff diversity and 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, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work authorization must be established at the time of application submission; the District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization.

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