Child Development Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (Online)

AgUpdate; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for online delivery in Child Development. The role involves teaching a full range of CHDV/EDUC courses, contributing to student recruitment and transfer articulation, and maintaining up-to-date curriculum. Strong tech skills and collaboration are essential.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, diverse student engagement, and ongoing professional participation within the department and district.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in child development or related field; or equivalent qualifications.
• Bachelor's degree plus Master's in specified fields; or valid teaching credential.
• Equivalence may be considered with supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in CHDV/EDUC courses across a full range.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation of transfer programs.
• Maintain subject-matter currency and develop/revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology in instruction.
• Participate in departmental and college activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student recruitment

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in child development / ECE

Bachelor's in related field + Master's in listed areas

Teaching credential for CC

Equivalent qualifications considered

Tools

Computers

Job description

Child Development Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (Online)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY26-2700101

Location: CC - Online, CA

Department: Child Development (CHDV)

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Child Development and Education (CHDV/EDUC) courses.
• participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Child Development and Education 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 degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education;
• OR - Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studies;
• OR - Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Child Development and Education 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.

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;