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

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Kern Community College District

Salary:

$67.00 Hourly

Location:

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

Department:

English (ENGL)

Representative Duties The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of English and Reading courses.

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.

Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Employing multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

Links to inmate education program:

Rising Scholars Program

CCCC Rising Scholars Program

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.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions; foreign degrees must be evaluated.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

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

Completed Online Application for Employment form.

Current resume.

Copy of legible transcripts.

Applicants must redact personal information from all documents prior to uploading. Foreign degree holders must provide an evaluation. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

EEO Plan 2024-2027

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 these 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.

All applicants must apply online at

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3435355/english-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-east-kern-center-inmate-education-p . Emails will not be accepted.

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