English Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern/Tehachapi

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Adjunct English Instructor for the East Kern/Tehachapi area. The role includes providing instruction in various English and Reading courses while participating in student recruitment and curriculum development.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in English or closely related fields and the ability to work effectively with diverse students. This position offers a pay rate of $67 per hour and is temporary in nature.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in English and Reading courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and curriculum development.
• Use multimedia technology in teaching.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Understanding diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's in English

Bachelor's in related field with Master's in linguistics or education

Job description

English Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern/Tehachapi

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY22-2300534

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: English (ENGL)

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of English and Reading courses. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the English 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 in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition
• OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism; OR equivalent
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI.
• A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make necessary arrangements.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 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.