Physical Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00469

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Science (SCI)

Basic Function

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour.

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. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs, maintaining subject matter currency, developing and revising curriculum, using computer and multimedia technology, and collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

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

Knowledge & 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
Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission