Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Techachapi

Kern Community College District; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a part-time Spanish instructor for the East Kern area, Tehachapi, CA. The adjunct pool supports a range of Spanish courses with flexible assignment options.

The position offers hourly compensation at $67.00 per hour and requires a master's degree in Spanish or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to diverse student populations, and the ability to employ multiple teaching modalities and technology in the classroom to support

Qualifications

• Master's in Spanish required.
• A Bachelor's in Spanish plus Master's in another language or linguistics may substitute.
• Valid California CCC teaching credential or equivalent.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered; apply for equivalence.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Spanish courses.
• May teach at other campus sites, day/evening/weekend classes, and distance learning.
• Participate in recruitment, articulation, curriculum development, and use of educational technology.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Curriculum development

Communication

Multimodal teaching

Education

Master's in Spanish

Bachelor's in Spanish AND Master's in another language or linguistics

Credential authorizing Spanish teaching at the CCC level

Equivalence evaluation process

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Job description

Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern,Techachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-477

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: English (ENGL)

Basic Function

Kern Community College District acceptsapplications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuousbasis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicantsimmediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a periodof time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need withinthe specific department, applicants who meet the minimumrequirements will be contacted by respective departmentsupervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submittedwill remain active for up to two years.

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications forpart-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is$67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment andthe Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information,refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HRoffice.

Representative Duties

• The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction ina full range of Spanish courses.
• This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day orevening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learningand using multiple teaching methodologies.
• Other duties include: participation in student recruitment andarticulation of transfer programs for the English department;maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revisingcurriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegialparticipation in departmental, college and discipline-specificprofessional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Spanish;
• OR - Bachelor's inSpanish AND Master'sin another language or linguistics;
• OR - Possession of avalid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Spanish at the California Community College level;
• OR - The equivalent.
• Certain combinations of education, experience, and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feelthey possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents mustbe included with the completed form.
• AND - A demonstratedsensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds ofcommunity 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 anevaluation service.

Note: The screening ofcandidates will be conducted by a screening committee. Thescreening committee reserves the right to limit the number ofinterviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for aposition does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they arebroadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstratethe following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues inan environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning andservice to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range ofskills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered viadifferent modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activitieswith local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and inwriting;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore newtechnologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community collegemission;

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) anypersonal information from all documents prior to uploading. Thisincludes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos ofthe 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-lineapplication.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan2024-2027. (Download PDF reader)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District is strongly committedto achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employmentopportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicantsand does not discriminate on the basis of national origin,religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race orethnicity, 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 ofthe foregoing characteristics, or based on association with aperson or group with one or more of these actual or perceivedcharacteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal,state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures orpractices.

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 theidentity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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