Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi/Rising Scholars)

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; California; On-site; USD 60,300 - 73,700; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for Addiction Paraprofessional Training courses in East Kern, Tehachapi, CA. The role involves providing instruction in diverse settings and engaging in curriculum development.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to the field, along with a demonstrated sensitivity to culturally diverse students. This position embraces innovation within an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related professional experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 6 years of experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Addiction Paraprofessional Training courses.
• Engage in student recruitment and articulation activities.
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Teaching methodologies

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with related experience

Job description

Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi/Rising Scholars)

Job Type: Temporary Adjunct. Salary: $67.00 hourly. Location: East Kern, Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Addiction Paraprofessional Training courses.
• Teach at multiple campus sites, including day, evening, weekend, and distance learning settings, using diverse teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Forestry, Climate, and Conservation department.
• Maintain subject matter currency, develop and revise curriculum, and use computer and multimedia technology.
• Engage collegially in department, college, district, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related professional experience; or
• Associate’s degree and at least 6 years of related professional experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and accomplishments may be considered.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work with students possessing a wide range of skills, motivations, and academic or vocational goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum for various 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 openness to exploring new technologies that benefit the program.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Preferred Degree Disciplines

• Biological Sciences
• Counseling
• Health
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and 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, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or related characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. The District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization; applicants must have appropriate work authorization at the time of application.