Physics Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

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 Physics/Astronomy 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.
• 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 physics, astronomy or astrophysics OR Bachelor's in physics or astronomy AND Master's in engineering, mathematics, meteorology or geophysics OR - The equivalent.
• Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions.
• Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
• Absess 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 Letter of interest (cover letter) List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application) Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position).

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.
• 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) Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position).