Overview
Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool-East Kern, Rising Scholars Program
Kern Community College District
Details
Salary : $67.00 Hourly
Job Type : Part-time, Adjunct Pool
Job Number : FY21-22-00471
Location : Edwards / California City / Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA
Department : Science (SCI)
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 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.
Kern Community College 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.
Representative Duties
The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Physical Science courses, including Physics, Earth Sciences, and Astronomy.
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.
This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.
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Minimum Qualifications
Master's in the physical science interdisciplinary area; OR Master's in one of the disciplines included in the interdisciplinary area and upper division or graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline; OR Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of physical science at the California Community College level; OR The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges.
AND a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Note : Degrees and credits must be 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 will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Knowledge & Abilities
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. The applicant will demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities :
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree : 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 NACES or 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. EEO Plan 2024-2027 (Download PDF reader).
The District is committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District 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, disability, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law. The District does not sponsor work authorization.
All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 3363621 / physical-science-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-east-kern-rising-scholars-pr. Emails will not be accepted.
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