Noncredit Art Instructor, Adults, Part-time Adjunct Pool; Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY

Location: CC ‑ East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)

The Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The starting salary range is $67.00 per LHE; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by the department if a need arises.

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of art courses. This assignment may include teaching at off‑campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Visual and Performing Arts department;
• Maintaining subject‑matter currency;
• Developing and revising curriculum;
• Using computer and multimedia technology;
• Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught, and either:
  • Thirty hours or two semester units of coursework in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution;
  • One year of professional experience working with older adults.
• Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; and sixty hours or four semester units of coursework in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution (may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment).
• Or the equivalent.

• 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.

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. We encourage a diverse pool of applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, race or ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Work authorization must be established at the time of application.