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

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructor – Sociology (Full Course Load, Part‑time)

Location:

East Kern (Rising Scholars Program). Salary: $67.00 hourly.

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts. Term:
As needed.

Instruction in a full range of Sociology courses for community college students, including day, evening, weekend, large classes, distance learning, and classes for incarcerated students. Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department; maintenance of subject‑matter currency; development and revision of curriculum; use of computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master’s in Sociology.
• OR Bachelor’s in Sociology and Master’s in Anthropology, any ethnic studies program, social work, or psychology.
• OR possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Sociology at the California Community College level.
• OR the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• 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.

Kernel Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and 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, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates the Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.