Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Rising Scholars Education Program

Anthropology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Rising Scholars Education Program Opportunity

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00746

Location:

Edwards/California City/Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Department:
Social Science (SSCI)

Part‑time, hourly faculty pools are accepted on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted immediately when a need arises. Applications remain active for up to two years.

The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office for more information.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Anthropology courses.

Other duties include participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social 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.

This assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

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Inmate Education Program

CCCC Inmate Education Program

• Master’s in anthropology or archaeology;
• OR – Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics or paleontology;
• OR – Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full‑time teaching of Anthropology at the California Community College level;
• OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates requesting equivalence must 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 must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. 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 application packet must include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form, current resume, copy of legible transcripts. Applicants must redact any personal information from all documents prior to uploading.

Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of 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…