Art History Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Inmate Ed Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

A community college district in California is seeking a part-time Art History Instructor for its adjunct pool, with an hourly rate of $67. The role involves teaching various Art History courses, participating in student recruitment, and maintaining subject knowledge. Candidates are required to have a Master's degree or equivalent, and must demonstrate a commitment to diverse student populations. Classes may occur at various times and locations, including correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History, History of Art and Architecture, or visual culture/visual studies.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to develop curriculum delivered through different modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Art History courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and develop curriculum.
• Maintain subject matter currency and use various teaching methodologies.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration

Subject matter currency

Education

Master's degree in Art History

Bachelor's degree in Art History plus Master's in History

Valid teaching credential

Job description

Art History Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool – East Kern, Inmate Ed Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 hourly
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Job Number: FY21-22-00743
Location: Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Basic Function

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 Art History courses. This assignment may include teaching at off‑campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distant learning and multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Visual and Performing Arts department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

This assignment is designed for using multiple teaching methodologies in our incarcerated student programs at the California City Correctional Facility and the Tehachapi California Correctional Institution. Classes may be large and take place on days, evenings, or weekends. Assignments will be contingent upon gaining proper clearance to work in a prison facility.

Here are links to sites providing a look into the inmate education program: Inmate Education ProgramCCCC Inmate Education Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art History, History of Art and Architecture, or visual culture/visual studies;
• OR – Bachelor’s degree in Art History AND Master’s degree in History;
• OR – Master’s degree in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History;
• OR – Possession of a valid credential, which authorizes the full‑time teaching of Art at the California community college level;
• 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.
• AND – A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• 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.

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 (applicant must redact personal information before uploading)
• 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.
• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

EEO Statement

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.

Application

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3534012/art-history-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-east-kern-inmate-ed-program-opp (Emails will not be accepted).