Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool, Inmate Education Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Political Science Instructor for its Inmate Education Program. The role requires teaching Political Science courses, developing curriculum, and participating in student recruitment. Candidates must possess at least a Master's in Political Science or a relevant field. Commitment to diversity and the community college mission is essential. This position does not involve work sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Master's in Political Science or equivalent qualification required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Political Science courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and transfer program articulation.
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's in Political Science, Government, or International Relations

Bachelor's in related fields + Master's in Economics, History, or similar

Tools

Computer technology

Job description

Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool, Inmate Education Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly | Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts | Job Number: FY21-22-00748 | Location: Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

We are soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Political Science courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department.
• Maintain subject matter currency; develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.
• Teach using multiple methodologies at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning; and classes for incarcerated students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Political Science, Government, or International Relations; OR
• Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master’s in Economics, History, Public Administration, Social Science, Sociology, any ethnic studies, JD, or LL.B.; OR
• Possession of a valid credential authorizing full-time teaching of Political Science at the California Community College level; OR equivalent.

Candidates may request an Application for Equivalence; supporting documents must be included.

Demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an innovative, teaching, learning, and service environment.
• Work with students of varying skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

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

Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service (NACES or ACEI) and submit the evaluation with the online application.

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

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The District is strongly committed to staff diversity and 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 any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3535213/political-science-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-inmate-education-program-op. Emails will not be accepted.