Adjunct Instructor

Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC) Kern Community College District Salary: $67.00 Hourly Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts Job Number: FY26-2700036 Location: CC - ESCC, Bishop/Mammoth, CA 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. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific 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. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/per lecture hour equivalent; Hourly rate may vary based on type of 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 philosophy courses. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies. Other 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; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities. Minimum Qualifications Master's in Philosophy; Bachelor's in Philosophy AND Master's in Humanities or Religious Studies; Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Philosophy at the California Community College level; 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. 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 (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. 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 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; Equity & Diversity 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, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Work Authorization & Verification 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. The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or 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 online application. Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr