Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Techachapi

Spanish Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Techachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts
Job Number: FY21-22-477

Location:

Tehachapi, CA
Department:
English (ENGL)

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.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Spanish 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 the following:

• 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 Spanish
• Bachelor's in Spanish AND Master's in another language or linguistics
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Spanish at the California Community College level
• The equivalent, as defined by the District
• 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); any degree from a country other than the United States must be evaluated by an evaluation service

Applicants who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

• 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 application packet must include:

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

Applicants must redact personal information, such as Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos, before uploading. Foreign degree holders must submit an evaluation from a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI.

For reasonable accommodation during the selection process, contact Human Resources. (EEO Plan 2024‑2027)

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 an applicant is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization should be established at the time of application. All applicants must apply online at the provided link; email applications are not accepted.