Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

Political Science Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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  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.