Chemistry 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 seeks a Chemistry Instructor for East Kern/Tehachapi as a part-time adjunct. The role covers the full range of chemistry courses and may involve teaching at multiple campus sites, days, evenings, weekends, and online.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in chemistry (or equivalent) and a demonstrated commitment to a diverse student population. The starting salary is $67.00 per hour, with variation by course type and LHE.

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry or equivalent required.
• Commitment to diverse student populations and equity.
• Ability to teach a range of chemistry courses using multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of chemistry courses.
• Utilize multiple teaching modalities including in-person and online.
• Participate in curriculum development and program activities.
• Engage in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Curriculum development

Assessment of learning outcomes

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's in chemistry

Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in related field

Valid CC-California teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Chemistry Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00446

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Science (SCI)

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 Chemistry courses.

This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science 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 chemistry;
• OR - Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry;
• OR - Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Chemistry 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. 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;

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.

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.

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.