Health Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Basic Function

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.

Representative Duties

• This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions.
• The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition or public health OR
• Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any biological science OR
• The equivalent.

Knowledge & Abilities

• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and 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;

Special Instructions

• Completed Application Packet MUST Include:
• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copies of legible transcripts

Important Instructions & Additional Information

• Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled.
• The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
• For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement.
• Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
• To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.