English Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern​/Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY

Location: Tehachapi, CA

Department: English (ENGL)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be contacted immediately by department supervisors, deans or division chairs. Applications remain active for up to two years.

This position is part‑time, hourly adjunct instructor. The starting salary is $67.00 per hour, which may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Provide instruction in a full range of English and Reading courses, including teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using 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; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition
• OR – Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism
• OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who believe they possess such equivalent qualifications must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.
• 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). Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation service.
• The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. 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 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 application packet must include:

• Completed online application for employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants must redact personal information (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, photos, etc.) prior to uploading.

Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES or ACEI member. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Completed applications received by the assured consideration date are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. After this date there is no guarantee of review, although recruitments remain open until filled. The District reserves the right to extend time limits or repost recruitments at any time.

Completed applications must include:

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• Five professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required)

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