Fire Technology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (ESCC-Bishop)

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors in Fire Technology. The starting salary is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

About the Role

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of Fire Technology 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs
• Maintaining subject matter currency
• Developing and revising curriculum
• Using computer and multimedia technology
• Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities

Requirements

• Any Bachelor’s degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR
• Any Associate’s degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR
• The equivalent (certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications)

Candidates who feel they possess equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

All degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI).

A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students is required.

Skills & Abilities

• Broad preparation and depth of knowledge in the discipline
• 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 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
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 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

Application Requirements

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

Applicants must redact any personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security Numbers, date of birth, photos) from all documents prior to uploading.