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Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

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Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC Posted 1 day ago.

Basic Function Applicants are invited to join the Kern Community College District part‑time, hourly faculty pool. The starting hourly rate is $67.00. Applications remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties

Provide instruction in a full range of Political Science courses.

May teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance learning, and use multiple teaching methodologies.

Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department.

Maintain subject‑matter currency.

Develop and revise curriculum.

Use computer and multimedia technology.

Participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Political Science, Government, or International Relations.

OR bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and a Master’s in Economics, History, Public Administration, Social Science, Sociology, ethnic studies, JD, or LL.B.

OR possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Political Science at the California Community College level.

OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments. Qualified candidates must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

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

All degrees must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees require evaluation by an NACES or ACEI member.

Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to work effectively 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 on‑line application form.

Current resume.

Copy of legible transcripts.

Applicants are responsible for redacting any personal information (SSN, DOB, photos) before uploading documents.

Foreign‑degree holders must submit a professional evaluation (NACES or ACEI). Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3363626/political-science-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-escc. Email submissions not accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Kern Community College District is committed to staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.

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