History Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Rising Scholars Program

Basic Function

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 wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs.

Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. The district is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

• Provide instruction in a full range of History 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.

This assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

• Rising Scholars Education Program
• CCCC Rising Scholars Education Program

• Master's in History; OR Bachelor's in History AND Master’s in Political Science, Humanities, Geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies; OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits 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 is conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee 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.

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

Applicants must redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading (e.g., Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos).

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

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