Sociology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Rising Scholars Program

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; California; On-site; USD 76,146 - 108,451; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a part-time Sociology Instructor for its Rising Scholars Program. This instructor will deliver a full range of sociology courses while participating in student recruitment and program articulation. A Master’s degree in sociology is required, or equivalent qualifications, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse academic backgrounds.

The role includes curriculum development and may involve various teaching methodologies, including distance learning options. This position offers $67.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sociology or related fields.
• Understanding diverse backgrounds of community-college students.
• Willingness to learn and utilize new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for a full range of sociology courses.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of programs.
• Develop and revise curriculum using various teaching methodologies.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in sociology

Bachelor’s degree in sociology with a Master's in a related field

Valid teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Sociology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool – East Kern, Rising Scholars Program

Kern Community College District

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

Salary: $67.00 hourly.

Job Type: Temporary – Adjunct.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of sociology courses. Additional 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; and 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, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in sociology combined with a Master’s degree in anthropology, ethnic studies, social work, or psychology.
• Or possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of sociology at the California Community College level.
• Or equivalent qualifications.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students.
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions (Title V, Section 5340‑6); degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by an approved credential‑evaluation service.

Candidates who believe they have equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

Knowledge and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 an applicant 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. 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.