Construction Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

A community college district in California is seeking a part-time Construction Instructor for their Industrial Technology department, offering $67 per hour. Applicants should have a relevant degree and professional experience. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse student population. Candidates must apply online, as email applications are not accepted. This role emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience required.
• Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach part‑time adjunct courses within the Industrial Technology department.
• Develop curriculum for various delivery modalities.
• Participate in recruitment activities with educational institutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Working with diverse students

Maintaining subject matter currency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree with professional experience

Job description

Construction Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: FY25-2600193

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Industrial Technology

Basic Function

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for a part‑time, hourly adjunct instructor pool. The starting salary is $67.00 per hour, varying with assignment type and Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Applications remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

This position is part of an adjunct pool used to staff part‑time adjunct positions within the Industrial Technology department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of professional experience
• Any associate degree and at least six years of professional experience
• Professional experience must be directly related to the teaching assignment; if a master’s degree is held, the required experience is mandatory. Equivalent qualifications may be judged as equal. Candidates seeking equivalency must submit the appropriate form with supporting documents.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

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.

Application Requirements

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current résumé
• Copy of legible transcripts

Additional Information

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5168593/construction-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool. Emails will not be accepted.