Art History Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Inmate Ed Program

Overview

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-00743

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

Note:

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 advertising again. If there is 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 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 Art History courses. This assignment may include teaching at off-campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distant learning and multiple teaching methodologies. Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Visual and Performing Arts 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 is designed for using multiple teaching methodologies in our incarcerated student programs at the California City Correctional Facility and the Tehachapi California Correctional Institution. Classes may be large and take place on days, evenings, or weekends. Assignments will be contingent upon gaining proper clearance to work in a prison facility.

Here are links to sites providing a look into the inmate education program:

• Inmate Education Program
• CCCC Inmate Education Program

Master's degree in Art History, History of Art and Architecture, or visual culture/visual studies; OR - Bachelor's degree in Art History AND Master

B's degree in History; OR - Master's degree in Art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in Art History; OR - Possession of a valid credential, which authorizes the full-time teaching of Art 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 for these positions.

Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges note: "Master's in fine arts" refers to any master's degree in the subject matter of fine arts (visual arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.)

and does not refer to an MFA when that degree is based on performing arts or other non-plastic arts. A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students must be shown.

Note:

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees require evaluation; if earned outside the United States (including Canada and Great Britain), evaluation by a recognized service is required. The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

The successful applicant will be broadly prepared with deep knowledge in the discipline and demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues to promote innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to work with students with a wide range of…