Art Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern, Tehachapi)

Kern Community College District; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District seeks part-time adjunct instructors for the East Kern/Tehachapi area. The pool operates on a continuous basis, with opportunities to teach a broad range of art courses. Compensation is hourly and may vary by assignment and LHE formula.

Minimum qualifications include an MFA or equivalent, with credential options and equivalence recognized. This role involves occasional off-campus teaching and collaboration with the Visual & Performing Arts department.

Qualifications

• Master's in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History, or-equivalent with teaching credentials.
• Alternate: Bachelor's in Art or Art History with a Master's in humanities.
• Credential permitting full-time Art instruction at California CC level, or equivalence.
• Applicants may submit an equivalence request with supporting documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of art courses.
• This assignment may include off-campus sites, day/evening/weekend classes, and diverse modalities.
• Participate in recruitment, transfer articulation, curriculum revision, and professional activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Multimodal instruction

Student recruitment

Collegial collaboration

Communication

Subject matter currency

Education

MFA, Art, or Art History

BA in Art + MA in humanities

CA community college Art teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications (see Equivalency form)

Tools

Computer & multimedia tech

Job description

Art Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern, Tehachapi)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY25-2600391

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)

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/per lecture hour equivalent; 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Fine Arts, Art, or Art History;
• OR - Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in humanities;
• 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.

Knowledge & Abilities

• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• 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;