Physics Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool; IWV

Kern Community College District
Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Job Number: FY
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Department: Science (SCI)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately if a need arises, without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans, and/or division chairs.

Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Physics/Astronomy courses. This assignment may include 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 Science 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 physics, astronomy or astrophysics
• OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy
  * and* Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics
• OR equivalent education, experience or accomplishments judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications
• A 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 a credential evaluation service
• Screening will be conducted by a screening committee; meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure 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

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the NACES or 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.

Complete applications received will be reviewed by Human Resources. However, recruitments remain open and are…