Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Political Science Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool – East Kern, Tehachapi Salary:

$67.00 per hour Job Type:

Temporary – Adjuncts Job Number:

FY21‑22‑00472 Location:

Tehachapi, CA Department:

Social Science (SSCI)

Basic Function The Kern Community College District is accepting applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Representative Duties The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Political Science 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.

Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the 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 Political Science, Government, or International Relations;

OR – Bachelor’s degree in any of the above and a Master’s in Economics, History, Public Administration, Social Science, Sociology, any ethnic studies, JD, or LL.B.;

OR – Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Political Science at the California Community College level;

OR – The equivalent; certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal. Candidates who present such equivalent qualifications must submit an

Application for Equivalence

form with supporting documents.

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). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an approved credential 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.

Special Instructions

Completed Online Application for Employment form;

Current resume;

Copy of legible transcripts.

Applicants must redact any personal information from all documents prior to uploading (e.g., Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos).

EEO Statement The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. It 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 the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with 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.

Application Instructions All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3363627/political-science-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool-east-kern-tehachapi (emails will not be accepted).

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