French Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center, Rising Scholars Education Program

Kern Community College District; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a French instructor for the East Kern Center to join its part-time adjunct pool, supporting the Rising Scholars Education Program across campus needs.

The role includes teaching Elementary and Intermediate French, curriculum development, and use of multimedia technologies, with duties spanning recruitment and program articulation. Compensation starts at $67.00/hour, with rate variation by assignment and LHE formula.

Qualifications

• Master's in French required (or equivalent).
• Bachelor's in French and a Master's in another language or linguistics, or equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered; applicants must show breadth in the field.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of French courses including Elementary and Intermediate.
• Recruit students and articulate programs.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology in instruction.
• Assess student learning and program outcomes.
• May teach at other campus sites; day, evening or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning; and classes for incarcerated students.

Skills

French language proficiency

Curriculum development

Student recruitment

Multimedia teaching tools

Education

Master's in French

Bachelor's in French and Master's in another language or linguistics

Job description

French Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center,Rising Scholars Education Program

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00658

Location: CC - East Kern, Edwards/California City/Tehachapi(Rising Scholars), CA

Department: English (ENGL)

Basic Function

Kern Community College Districtaccepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on acontinuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualifiedapplicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait fora period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or needwithin the specific department, applicants who meet the minimumrequirements will be contacted by respective departmentsupervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submittedwill remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications forpart-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is$67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment andthe Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information,refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Representative Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction ina full range of French courses including, but not limited to, Elementary French and Intermediate French depending oninstitutional needs. Other duties include: participating in student recruitment andarticulation of programs; maintaining subject matter currency;developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimediatechnology; assessing student learning and program level outcomes;collegially participating in department, college, anddiscipline-specific professional activities. This assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologiesand teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekendclasses; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes forincarcerated students.

• Rising Scholars EducationProgram
• CCCC Rising Scholars Education Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in the French;
• Bachelor's in French AND Master's in another language or linguistics
• OR - The equivalent. Certain combinations ofeducation, experience, and other accomplishments in the field maybe judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for thesepositions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalentqualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents mustbe included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges
• AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to andunderstanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accreditedinstitutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a countryother 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

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues inan environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning andservice 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 viadifferent modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activitieswith local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and inwriting;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore newtechnologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community collegemission;

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) anypersonal information from all documents prior to uploading. Thisincludes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos ofthe applicant.

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