History Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Rising Scholars Program Opportunity

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

• Provide instruction in a full range of History courses.
• Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology.
• Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Education

• Master's in History; OR
• Bachelor's in History AND Master's in Political Science, Humanities, Geography, area studies, women's studies, social science, or ethnic studies; OR
• The equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Instructions

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

EEO Plan

• Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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.
• Completed applications must include the following:
  • Completed online application for employment
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
  • Copies of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

International or Foreign Degrees

• 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.

Accommodations

• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Work Authorization

• Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

• The Kern CCD participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.