Administration of Justice Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Basic Function

Kern Community College District

Job Number: FY21-22-00438
Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts
Location: Tehachapi, CA
Department: Public Service (PSER)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by department supervisors, deans, and/or division chairs. Applications remain active for up to two years.

This position is for an adjunct pool that will staff assignments for Cerro Coso Community College. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Administration of Justice (ADMJ) courses. This includes teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Administration of Justice department;
• Maintaining subject matter currency;
• Developing and revising curriculum;
• Using computer and multimedia technology;
• Collegial participation in departmental, college, district, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience
• OR Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience
• OR Possession of a valid credential that authorizes full‑time teaching of Administration of Justice; OR the equivalent.
• AND A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any degree from a foreign country must be evaluated by an NACES or ACEI service.

The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted.

• 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. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

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 the online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

EEO Plan (Download PDF reader)

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 he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing 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.

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Work Authorization:
The District does not provide sponsorship 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.