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

Position Overview

Kern Community College District seeks a part‑time, hourly adjunct instructor for the East Kern campus in the Rising Scholars Program. The hourly rate is $67.00, subject to variation based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent formula. This position is available for up to two years and is part of a continuous hourly faculty pool.

• Provide instruction in a full range of economics courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation activities.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum across multiple teaching modalities.
• Use computer and multimedia technology to support learning.
• Assess student learning and program‑level outcomes.
• Collaborate collegially in department, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.
• Teach in a variety of formats, including day, evening, weekend, large classes, distance‑learning, and incarcerated‑student programs.

• Master’s degree in Economics.
• Or Bachelor’s in Economics plus a Master’s in Business, Business Administration, Business Education, Finance, or Political Science.
• Or possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Economics at the California Community College level.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments, for which an Application for Equivalence must be submitted with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees from accredited institutions (Title V § 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an accredited service.

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and students.
• 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.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Complete applications must include the following items:

• Completed online application for employment.
• Current resume.
• Letter of interest (cover letter).
• List of five professional references (entered in the online application).
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required).

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization; applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States at the time of application.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to arrange the necessary accommodations.

The District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization. The District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to verify employment eligibility of newly hired employees.