Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

About the Role

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Representative Duties

• Provide instruction in a full range of Biological Science courses
• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in any biological science; OR
• Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Biology at the California Community College level; OR
• The equivalent (candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and 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); foreign degrees must be evaluated by an evaluation service

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 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

Pay

$67.00/hour. The hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.