Economics Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (RSP)

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

Economics Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool (RSP)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY26-2700091

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Department: Social Science (SSCI)

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/per lecture hour equivalent; 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.

The assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

Representative Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Economic courses.

Other duties include:

• participating in student recruitment and articulation of programs
• maintaining subject matter currency
• developing and revising curriculum
• using computer and multimedia technology
• assessing student learning and program level outcomes
• collegially participating in department, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities

Here are links to sites providing a look into the inmate education program:

• Rising Scholars Program
• CCCC Rising Scholars Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Economics
• OR - Bachelor's in economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, finance, or political science
• OR - Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Economics 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

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR * 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

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.

Work Authorization

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.

E-Verify

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.

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