Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Techachapi

Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District
Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type
Job Number: FY21-22-477
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Department: English (ENGL)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans, or division chairs. Applications remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Spanish courses. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and utilizing multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include 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; and collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in Spanish;
• Bachelor's in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics;
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Spanish at the California Community College level;
• Or the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an Application for Equivalence form with supporting documents.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Degrees from outside the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.
• The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee, which reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

• 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.

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants with foreign degrees must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

EEO Plan (PDF available). 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 any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

All applicants must apply online at  Emails will not be accepted.