American Sign Language Instructor- Part-time Adjunct Pool
About the role
Kern Community College District is accepting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to staff positions in the Foreign Language department at Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus. Applications remain active for up to two years and may be contacted immediately if a need arises. The starting salary range is $67.00 per hour; the hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula as outlined in the CCA collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, OR
- Any associate degree and six years of professional experience, OR
- The equivalent (certain combinations of education, experience, and accomplishments may be judged equal to the stated minimum qualifications; candidates must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents).
Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree and must be directly related to the teaching assignment. Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES or ACEI member service and the evaluation submitted with the application. All applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Knowledge & Abilities
- 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 work effectively 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.