Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 76,146 - 108,451; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking part-time, hourly philosophy instructors for its ESCC site. The pool is continuous, active for up to two years, and starting pay is $67 per lecture hour, with variations by assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

The successful candidate will teach a full range of philosophy courses, possibly at other campus sites, including evening and distance-learning formats, and contribute to curriculum development and program activities.

Qualifications

• Master's in Philosophy is required.
• Bachelor's in Philosophy and Master's in Humanities or Religious Studies required.
• Valid credential to teach Philosophy at the CCC level.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered with an Equivalence process.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Degrees from accredited institutions; foreign degrees require evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of philosophy courses.
• Teach at multiple campus sites and in day, evening, weekend, and distance formats.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities for Social Science.
• Maintain subject matter currency; develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology; engage in departmental and professional activities.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Instructional adaptability

Assessment of learning outcomes

Tech literacy

Commitment to CCC mission

Education

Master's in Philosophy

Bachelor's in Philosophy AND Master's in Humanities or Religious Studies

Valid California CCC teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications considered with Equivalence form

Diversity sensitivity

Degrees from accredited institutions; foreign degrees evaluated

Job description

Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY26-2700036

Location: CC - ESCC, Bishop/Mammoth, CA

Department: Social Science (SSCI)

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 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/per lecture hour equivalent; 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.

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of philosophy 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 for the Social Science department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Philosophy;
• Bachelor's in Philosophy AND Master's in Humanities or Religious Studies;
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Philosophy at the California Community College level;
• 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 EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• 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;

Equity & Diversity

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.

Work Authorization & Verification

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.

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.

Accommodations

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

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or 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 online application.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.