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

English Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool – East Kern Center, Inmate Education Program Opportunity Salary: $67.00 hourly. Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts. Job Number: FY21-22-00660. Location: CC – East Kern, 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. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Applications remain active for up to two years. Representative Duties The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of English and Reading courses. Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the English department, maintaining subject matter currency, developing and revising curriculum, using computer and multimedia technology, and participating collegially 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 in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR – Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an application for equivalence form. AND – A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any degree from a country other than the United States must be evaluated by an evaluation service. Knowledge & 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 – Application Packet Must Include Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Copy of legible transcripts Equal Employment Opportunity 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 he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing 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. EEO Plan 2024–2027 guidelines are available on the district website. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.