Speech Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center, Rising Scholars Program Opportunity

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

Job summary

An educational institution in California seeks a part-time Speech Instructor to provide comprehensive instruction in Speech courses. The successful candidate will engage with a diverse student population while developing and updating course curricula. A Master's degree in Speech or a related field is required. This role offers $67.00 per hour and the flexibility of various teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields like speech or communication.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Experience in education or teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Speech courses.
• Participate in student recruitment.
• Develop and revise curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Familiarity with diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's in Speech or related field

Bachelor's in related field with Master's in Drama or English

Job description

Overview

Speech Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern Center, Rising Scholars Program Opportunity
Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time, hourly faculty pool (continuous postings)

Location: Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Department: English (ENGL)

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. If there is interest and/or need within the 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. The district is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on 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 Speech courses.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Communications department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; 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.

Here are links to sites providing a look into the inmate education program: Rising Scholars Education Program; CCCC Rising Scholars Education Program

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication,

OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in drama/theatre arts, mass communication, or English,

OR - 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. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges.

AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community 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 an evaluation service.

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

Knowledge & Abilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline and the following 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 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;

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) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. Foreign Degree: applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI and submit a copy with the online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2024-2027 (Download PDF reader)

Note: The District is committed to equal employment opportunity 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, disability, pregnancy, or any protected characteristic.

All applicants must apply online at the provided job posting URL. Emails will not be accepted.