Math Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center, Rising Scholars Program Opportunity

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

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Part-time Adjunct Mathematics Instructor for the East Kern Center as part of the Rising Scholars program. This temporary assignment supports a wide range of math courses and the recruitment and transfer articulation efforts of the Mathematics department.

Candidates must hold a Master's in mathematics or a related field or a combination per faculty requirements, and be capable of teaching in multiple modalities including evening and weekend classes.

Qualifications

• Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics
• Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics or mathematics education
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Mathematics at the California Community College level
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered with an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form and supporting documents

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Mathematics courses, including pre-algebra through Calculus III and Linear Algebra
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities for the Mathematics department
• Develop and revise curriculum; use computer and multimedia technology
• Engage in various modes of instruction including day, evening, weekend, distance learning, and tutoring in the math lab

Skills

Colleague collaboration

Student diversity support

Curriculum development

Recruitment & articulation

Effective communication

Outcome assessment

Education

Master's in mathematics

Bachelor's in math with Master's in statistics/physics/math education

State-approved credential for teaching Mathematics

Equivalency accepted if applicable

Job description

Math Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center,Rising Scholars Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00662

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

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Mathematics courses, including Arithmetic,PreAlgebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, TradesMathematics, Survey of Mathematics, Elementary Statistics, CollegeAlgebra, Trigonometry, Finite Mathematics, Business Calculus,Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II, and III, DifferentialEquations, and Linear Algebra.

Other Duties

Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Mathematics department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

This assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, classes for incarcerated students and working as a tutor in the math lab.

Rising Scholars Program Links

• Rising Scholars Education Program
• CCCC Rising Scholars Education Program

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics

OR Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics or mathematics education

OR Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Mathematics at the California Community College level;

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 the positions. Candidates who feel they possess such 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 (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.

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;

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) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2024-2027 Download PDF reader

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. Discrimination Free Work Environment

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.

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.

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.