Health Careers Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Kern Community College District; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Health Careers Instructor to teach various classes and engage with a diverse student population. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree along with relevant experience. The role requires developing curriculum and effective communication. The salary is $66.00 hourly, with continuous hiring as positions become available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience or Associate's degree with 6 years.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach at various campus sites and through different modalities.
• Develop and revise curriculum to enhance learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelor degree

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Health Careers Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)
Kern Community College District

Salary: $66.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time, adjunct pool (continuous hire) — positions filled as needed

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Health Careers

Basic Function

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 to advertise. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. The district is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $60.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or the college HR office.

Representative Duties

This pool is used to staff assignments for Cerro Coso Community College - Online. Assignments 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 maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; and collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience

OR Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience.

OR The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who possess 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. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an evaluation service. Screening is conducted by a committee; meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

The successful applicant will demonstrate broad knowledge of the discipline and the following:

• Ability to work effectively 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 delivery 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 benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

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 personal information from all documents prior to uploading. Foreign-degree requirements apply as described. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources to arrange. EEO Plan 2021-2024. Discrimination Free Work Environment. The District does not sponsor work authorization; work authorization must be established at time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at (site information omitted).