Fire Technology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (Tehachapi)

Salary: $67.00 hourly

About the Role

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to teach 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. Applications will remain active for up to two years, and qualified applicants may be contacted as needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Fire Technology courses
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop/revise curriculum
• Use computer and multimedia technology in instruction
• Engage in collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities
• Assess student learning outcomes
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities

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
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field
• 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 a NACES or ACEI member organization

Skills & Abilities

• Broad preparation and depth of knowledge in Fire Technology
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, teaching, and learning environment serving a diverse student population
• Ability to work with students of varying skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals
• Ability to develop curriculum, including for different modalities (e.g., distance learning)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to maintaining subject matter currency
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies for program benefit
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission

Application Requirements

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts (foreign degrees must include a NACES or ACEI evaluation)
• Applicants must redact personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos) from all documents prior to submission