Psychology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

Psychology Instructor, Part‑time Adjunct Pool - ESCC

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Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. The starting salary range is $67.00 per hour, which may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Applications remain active for up to two years.

The successful applicant will provide instruction in psychology courses
, particularly General Psychology for transfer to four‑year institutions. The course is a 54‑hour lecture course delivered two days per week for 16 weeks at both the Bishop and Mammoth Lakes campuses, and may be partially delivered via interactive television and/or online. The applicant will spend equal time in both locations and complete any required training for online instruction as needed.

• Master’s in psychology;
• Or Bachelor’s in psychology AND Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work;
• Or possession of a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of psychology at the California Community College level;
• Or the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to these qualifications. Submit an application for equivalence 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.

• 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, 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.

• Complete Online Application for Employment form.
• Current resume.
• Copy of legible transcripts.

Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI and submit the evaluation with the online application.

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, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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.

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