Art History Instructor-Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is accepting applications for a part-time, hourly Art History Instructor adjunct pool. The pool supports assignments at Bakersfield College and other campuses as vacancies arise.

Degrees in art history and related fields are required, with emphasis on diversity and equity in teaching. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including advanced degrees or equivalent, and be willing to contribute to curriculum development and student outcomes assessment in a

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include advanced degrees in art history or related fields.
• Equivalent qualifications may be accepted with an equivalency form.
• Commitment to serving a diverse community college student population.

Responsibilities

• Staff adjunct assignments at Bakersfield Community College main and satellite campuses as needed.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Curriculum development

Student outcomes assessment

Communication skills

Adaptability to multiple learningModal

Collaborative teaching

Education

Master’s in art history or related field

Bachelor’s in art history

Master’s in art with emphasis in art history

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

None

Job description

Art History Instructor – Part-time Adjunct Pool

Employer: Kern Community College District

Location: California, United States

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary - Adjuncts

Job Number: FY24-2501233

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Art

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 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.

Representative Duties

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff assignments at the Bakersfield Community College Main Campus, Delano Campus, Arvin (hub and High School), City Serve, Job Spot, McFarland (adult Learning Center and High School), Shafter (Shafter Learning Center and High School), Southwest Campus, and Wasco (Adult Education Center and High School).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in art history, history of art and architecture or visual culture/visual studies
• Bachelor's in art history and master's in history
• Master's in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history
• 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 EQUIVALENCY (Download PDF reader) 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;

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 online application.

Discrimination Free Work Environment

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.

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

Work Authorization

Kern Community College 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. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

EEO Statements

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

EEO Plan 2021-2024. The District 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.

International or Foreign Degrees. Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be 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 online application.

Accommodations. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

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