Psychology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, 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 Psychology Instructor for its East Kern Inmate Education Program. This role includes providing instruction across diverse Psychology courses and engaging in student recruitment initiatives. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Psychology or a relevant Bachelor's and Master's combination, alongside a commitment to supporting a diverse student body. Interested applicants must apply online, as email submissions are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Commitment to teaching and learning in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Psychology courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs.
• Maintain subject-matter currency, develop and revise curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Sensitivity to diversity

Ability to work with varied students

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology AND Master's degree in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work

Job description

Psychology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Inmate Education Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District, Salary: $67.00 hourly, Job type: Temporary – Adjuncts, Location: Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), 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. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Psychology courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social 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.
• Use multiple teaching methodologies; teach at other campus sites; accommodate day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning; and classes for incarcerated students.
• Contribute to the inmate education program at Rising Scholars.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• OR Bachelor's degree in Psychology AND Master’s degree in Counseling, Sociology, Statistics, Neuroscience, or Social Work.
• OR equivalent education, experience, and accomplishment as judged by the department; submit an Application for Equivalence form with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Non‑US degrees must be evaluated by an authorized service.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment promoting innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with students having a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities 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 that would benefit the program.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

Completed application packet must include: completed online application form, current resume, copy of legible transcripts (with personal information redacted). Foreign degree holders must provide a professional evaluation.

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District welcomes a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization must be established at the time of application submission.

Application

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4279835/psychology-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-east-kern-inmate-education-progr. Emails will not be accepted.