Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool; PC

Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (PC) – Inside Higher Ed

Job Number: FY |

Location:

Porterville, CA | Department:
Natural Science | Job Type: Part-time | Salary: $66–$67 hourly.

Basic Function
:
Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors for the Natural Science department. Applications remain active for up to two years and will be considered promptly should a need arise.

Minimum Qualifications
:

• Master’s degree in any biological science
• or Bachelor’s degree in any biological science and a Master’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science
• or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments. Candidates should submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form with supporting documents.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Completed Application Packet Must Include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copies of legible transcripts
• For foreign degree holders, a professional evaluation by a NACES or ACEI member and a copy of the evaluation.
• Any additional documentation required for accommodation requests.

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 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.

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

EEO Plan 2021‑2024:
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.

The District does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Work authorization must be established at the time of application.