Inside Higher Ed
Chemistry Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (PC)
Inside Higher Ed, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Chemistry Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool (PC)
Job Number: FY24-2501271
Location: Porterville, CA
Department: Natural Science
Job Type: Part‑time adjunct faculty
Salary Range: $66.00–$67.00 per hour (hourly rate may vary based on assignment and LHE formula).
Basic Function This position is part of Kern Community College District’s part‑time, hourly faculty pool. Qualified applicants will be contacted by department supervisors, deans or division chairs if a need arises. Applications remain active up to two years.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in chemistry.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and a master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry.
Equivalent education, experience, or other accomplishments in the field may be deemed equal; equivalency must be requested by submitting an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form with supporting documents.
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 Title V institutions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an NACES or ACEI member and the evaluation submitted with the online application.
Application Packet Requirements
Completed Online Application for Employment form.
Current resume.
Copy of legible transcripts.
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 who have 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.
EEO Statement 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 the applicant is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization must be established at the time of application submission.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4912944/chemistry-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-pc. Emails will not be accepted.
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Basic Function This position is part of Kern Community College District’s part‑time, hourly faculty pool. Qualified applicants will be contacted by department supervisors, deans or division chairs if a need arises. Applications remain active up to two years.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in chemistry.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and a master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry.
Equivalent education, experience, or other accomplishments in the field may be deemed equal; equivalency must be requested by submitting an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form with supporting documents.
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 Title V institutions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an NACES or ACEI member and the evaluation submitted with the online application.
Application Packet Requirements
Completed Online Application for Employment form.
Current resume.
Copy of legible transcripts.
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 who have 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.
EEO Statement 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 the applicant is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization must be established at the time of application submission.
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4912944/chemistry-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-pc. Emails will not be accepted.
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