Dynamic Economics Instructor - Part-Time Adjunct

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for the Economics program, specifically under the Rising Scholars Partnership. The pool operates on a continuous basis to connect qualified applicants with temporary, hourly assignments at CA campuses.

Starting salary is $67.00 per lecture hour, with hourly rates varying by assignment and the LHE formula. The district emphasizes flexible delivery, multiple campus sites, and both day and evening offerings, with

Qualifications

• Master's in Economics is required.
• Bachelor's in Economics and Master's in Business, Finance, or Political Science is acceptable.
• Credential that authorizes full‑time teaching Economics at CCC level is acceptable.
• Equivalent qualifications may be submitted via the KernCCD Equivalence process.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Economics courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of programs.
• Maintain currency of subject matter.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Utilize computer and multimedia technology in teaching.
• Assess student learning and program outcomes.
• Participate in department, college, and discipline‑specific activities.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Student outcomes assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Economics

Bachelor's in Economics & Master's in Business/Finance/Political Sci

Credential to teach Economics at CCC level

Equivalency process awareness

Diversity sensitivity qualifications

Job description

Kern Community College District is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for the Economics program, specifically under the Rising Scholars Partnership. The pool operates on a continuous basis to connect qualified applicants with temporary, hourly assignments at CA campuses.

Starting salary is $67.00 per lecture hour, with hourly rates varying by assignment and the LHE formula. The district emphasizes flexible delivery, multiple campus sites, and both day and evening offerings, with