Sociology 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: Social Science (SSCI)

We are soliciting applications for part‑time, hourly adjunct instructors in Sociology for the Social Science department. Candidates will be contacted immediately when a need arises, and applications remain active for up to two years.

• Teach a full range of Sociology courses, including day, evening, weekend, large and distance‑learning classes.
• Provide instruction at one or more campus sites as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation programs for the department.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency and develop or revise curriculum.
• Utilize multimedia and computer technologies in teaching.
• Engage collegially in departmental and college professional activities.

• Master’s degree in Sociology; or
• Bachelor’s in Sociology plus a Master’s in Anthropology, Ethics Studies, Social Work, or Psychology; or
• Valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Sociology at the California Community College level; or
• Equivalent experience, education, or accomplishments (see equivalence process).
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions; foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized service.

• Work effectively with colleagues and a diverse student population.
• Adapt teaching for students with varied skills, motivations, and academic goals.
• Design curriculum for multiple modalities.
• Recruitment and articulation experience with local schools and higher‑education institutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Proficiency with computer technology and openness to new educational tools.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

• Completed online application for employment.
• Current resume.
• Letter of interest (cover letter).
• List of five professional references (entered in the online application).
• Legible transcript copy (if required).
• For foreign degrees: a professional evaluation submitted with the application.

The Kern Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse pool of applicants and do 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. The district participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program. Work authorization must be established at the time of application.

All applications must be submitted online at Kern Community College District – Sociology Instructor. Emails will not be accepted.