Art Instructor for Older Adults (Part-Time, Noncredit)

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

Job summary

Kern Community College District seeks a Noncredit Art Instructor for Older Adults to join a part-time adjunct pool in Tehachapi, CA. The role involves teaching a broad range of art courses to older adults under the Visual & Performing Arts department.

The starting hourly salary is $67.00 and adjuncts may teach at multiple sites. Applicants should meet the minimum qualifications for noncredit instruction and be prepared for a flexible, temporary appointment.

Qualifications

• Thirty hours or two semester units related to older adult needs, completed at an accredited institution.
• One year of professional experience working with older adults.
• Equivalent qualifications may be granted via an approved process.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a broad range of art courses for older adults.
• Teach at off-campus sites or flexible hours as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment and transfer articulation for VPA.
• Maintain currency in subject matter and instructional practices.
• Develop and revise curriculum; adapt to multiple teaching modalities.
• Utilize computers and multimedia technology to enhance learning.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum development

Interpersonal communication

Teaching adaptability

Art instruction delivery

Education

Adult education coursework (Older Adults)

Associates degree or higher in art/related field

Equivalent qualifications accepted

Job description

Kern Community College District seeks a Noncredit Art Instructor for Older Adults to join a part-time adjunct pool in Tehachapi, CA. The role involves teaching a broad range of art courses to older adults under the Visual & Performing Arts department.

The starting hourly salary is $67.00 and adjuncts may teach at multiple sites. Applicants should meet the minimum qualifications for noncredit instruction and be prepared for a flexible, temporary appointment.