Sociology Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct Pool (IWV)
About The Position
Please 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 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. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. 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 Sociology 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: 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.
Requirements
- Master's in sociology; OR - Bachelor's in sociology AND Master's in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology; OR - Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Sociology 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
- A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in a full range of Sociology courses
- Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies
- Participate 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
Benefits
- Prorated sick leave.
- This position is eligible for the ACA health benefits at employee expense.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
