Administration of Justice Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District in Tehachapi, CA is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to staff an East Kern pool for Administration of Justice courses. The starting salary is $67.00/hour and rates vary by assignment and the LHE formula.

Qualified applicants will teach a full range of ADMJ courses, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to recruitment and articulation efforts while supporting student success and equity in a diverse community college setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience.
• Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience.
• Valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Administration of Justice; or The equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered with an application for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of Administration of Justice courses.
• Staff adjunct assignments as needed for Cerro Coso Community College.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation activities.
• Maintain subject matter currency; develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology; engage in professional activities.

Skills

Ability to work with diverse student

Curriculum development

Multimedia technology use

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree + 2 years related experience

Associate degree + 6 years related experience

Valid credential for ADJ teaching or equivalent

Job description

Administration of Justice Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00438

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Public Service (PSER)

Basic Function

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process. Please Note: 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 for a period of time 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 Administration of Justice (ADMJ) courses. This position is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff assignments for Cerro Coso Community College.

Other Duties

participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Administration of Justice department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college, district and discipline-specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience
• Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Administration of Justice; or The equivalent.
• Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. 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

• 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 Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

EEO & Discrimination Free Work Environment

Note: 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, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.