Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Position Details

Title: Biology Instructor – Part‑time Adjunct Pool, East Kern – Tehachapi, CA.
Salary: $67.00 hourly
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Department: Science (SCI)

The 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 by departmental supervisors, deans, or division chairs. The position is for a Biology instructor who will provide instruction in a full range of Biological Science courses.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a full range of Biological Science courses, which may include:

• Teaching at multiple campus sites;
• Day or evening classes;
• Weekend classes;
• Large classes;
• Distance learning and other modalities.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department; maintaining subject‑matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in any biological science; OR Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Biology at the California Community College level; OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406); foreign degrees evaluated by an NACES or ACEI member.
• Screening conducted by a committee; meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in a diverse environment.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including different modalities.
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Applicants must submit an online application for employment, a current resume, a letter of interest, a list of five professional references, and a copy of legible transcripts (if required). All documents must be redacted of personal information before submission.

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. It 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 any other characteristic protected by law. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States;

applicants must be authorized to work at the time of application. The District participates in E‑Verify.

Discrimination based on any protected characteristic is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation and monitoring of efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. For more information, see the District’s Discrimination‑Free Work Environment webpage.