Forestry, Climate, and Conservation Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC/Bishop/Mammoth)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bishop (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is looking for a part-time instructor for Forestry, Climate, and Conservation courses at the Bishop/Mammoth campus in California. The instructor will provide a wide range of instruction and participate in curriculum development and student recruitment activities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree with extensive related experience. The position involves flexible teaching methodologies including day, evening, and online classes.

As part of the commitment to diversity, the institution encourages applicants from various backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional experience.
• OR Associate degree and 6 years of related professional experience.
• OR a valid teaching credential in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in various Forestry, Climate, and Conservation courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation activities.
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop/revise curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Collaborative skills

Knowledge of technology

Ability to assess learning outcomes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree with professional experience

Job description

Forestry, Climate, and Conservation Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY24-2501157

Location: CC - ESCC, Bishop/Mammoth, CA

Department: Career Technical Education

Basic Function

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. If there is an interest or need within the department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective supervisors, deans or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Forestry, Climate, and Conservation 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, maintaining subject matter currency, developing and revising curriculum, using computer and multimedia technology, and collegial participation in department, college, district and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional experience
• OR Associate degree and 6 years of related professional experience
• OR possession of a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of Forestry, Climate, and Conservation

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 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. It 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 related characteristics.

Work Authorization

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.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online only. Emails will not be accepted.