Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Rising Scholars Education Program Opportunity

Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors in Anthropology. The starting salary range is $67.00 / hour.

Basic Function : Provide instruction in a full range of Anthropology courses. Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department, maintaining subject matter currency, developing and revising curriculum, and using computer and multimedia technology.

Education : Master's in anthropology or archaeology, OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics, or paleontology, OR possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Anthropology at the California Community College level, OR the equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications : A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge & Abilities : The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. They will also be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities :

• 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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS : Completed Application Packet Must Include :

The 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 the foregoing 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.

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