Fire Technology Instructor Part-Time Adjunct

Kern Community College District

Porterville (CA)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 108,000

Part time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Kern Community College District invites applications for a part-time, hourly adjunct instructor in Fire Technology to teach at the PC - Main Campus in Porterville, CA. The pool is open continuously, with selection based on department needs and the CCA agreement terms.

Starting hourly rate is $67.00; pay may vary by assignment and Lecture Hour Equivalent. Applications remain active for up to two years. District HR will manage the process in coordination with the department.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with two years of related occupational experience, or an Associate's degree with six years of related experience.
Alternative equivalent qualifications may be considered; applicants must submit an equivalency form.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
Degrees from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated for equivalency.

Skills

Curriculum development

Diverse student population

Communication skills

Faculty collaboration

Adaptability to multiple modalities

Technology adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Fire Technology Instructor Part-Time Adjunct

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY25-2600096

Location: PC - Main Campus, Porterville, CA

Department: Career & Technical Education

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/hour; 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR
Any Associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; 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 EQUIVALENCY (Download PDF reader) 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;

EEO Statement

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 or 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, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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

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)

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.

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.

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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