Computer Science Instructor - Part-time Adjunct

Computer Science Instructor – Part‑time Adjunct

District: Kern Community College District

Job Number: FY

Location: Porterville, CA

Salary: $67.00 hourly

Job Type: part‑time, hourly faculty pool (continuous admissions)

Department: Office of Instruction

Basic Function: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The division can contact qualified applicants immediately if a need arises.

Representative Duties: Adjunct pool used to staff part‑time adjunct positions as needed for the 2025‑2026 academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in computer science or computer engineering
• OR Bachelor’s in either of the above, AND Master’s in mathematics, cybernetics, business administration, accounting, or engineering
• OR Bachelor’s in engineering, AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
• OR Bachelor’s in mathematics, AND Master’s in cybernetics, engineering, mathematics, or business administration
• OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above, AND a master’s degree in information science, computer information systems, or information systems
• OR Equivalency determined as appropriate; candidates must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY (Download PDF reader) 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 from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406); foreign degrees evaluated by an approved service.

Knowledge & Abilities: The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have depth of knowledge in the discipline. Additionally they will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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 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

It is the applicant’s responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, and photos.

Foreign degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional association member of NACES or ACEI; submit the evaluation with the online application.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to arrange accommodations.

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

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 based on association with a person or group with one or more of these protected characteristics, or based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.