Child Development and Education (CHDV/EDUC) Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Online

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A prominent community college is seeking a part-time Child Development and Education Instructor for its online program. This role involves providing quality instruction, developing curriculum, and participating in student recruitment efforts. Qualified applicants with a Master's degree in child development or early childhood education are encouraged to apply, especially those who are bilingual and sensitive to diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualifications required.
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Child Development and Education courses.
• Maintain current subject matter knowledge and develop curriculum.
• Engage in departmental and college professional activities.

Skills

Effective collaboration skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's degree in child development or early childhood education

Bachelor's degree with relevant master's or valid credential for teaching Child Development

Job description

Child Development and Education (CHDV/EDUC) Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Online

Kern Community College District

Salary: $66.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time, hourly faculty pool (applications accepted continuously)

Job Number: FY21-22-00447

Location: CC - Online, CA

Department: Child Development (CHDV)

Basic Function

Please note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted as needed within two years of application submission. The starting salary is $60.00/hour, with potential variation based on assignment type and LHE formula. For details, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or college HR.

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will:

• Provide instruction in Child Development and Education courses, possibly at multiple campus sites, including online, day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Participate in student recruitment and transfer articulation activities.
• Maintain current subject matter knowledge, develop and revise curriculum, and utilize multimedia technology.
• Engage in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Desirable Qualifications

Bilingual/Spanish-speaking preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in child development, early childhood education, or related fields; or Bachelor's degree with relevant master's; or valid credential for teaching Child Development at California Community Colleges; or equivalent qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds. Degrees from foreign institutions must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service.

Knowledge & Abilities

The applicant should demonstrate:

• Effective collaboration skills with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop curriculum across different modalities.
• Effective communication skills, curriculum development, student assessment, and technology integration.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit:

• Online application form
• Current resume
• Legible transcripts

Foreign degree holders must submit evaluated coursework documentation. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For more info, see the EEO Plan and policies on diversity and equal opportunity.

All applications must be submitted online at this link. Emails are not accepted.