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Psychology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Inmate Education Program Opportunity

Community College Career Connect · Bakersfield, CA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$67/hrPart-time

Salary: $67.00 hourly
Job Type: Temporary (Adjunct)

About the Role

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to teach Psychology courses. 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. Applications will remain active for up to two years, and qualified applicants may be contacted immediately if a need arises.

This assignment may include using multiple teaching methodologies and teaching at various campus sites, including day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students through the Rising Scholars Education Program and CCCC Rising Scholars Program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction in a full range of Psychology courses.
  • Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Master's in psychology OR
  • Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work OR
  • The equivalent (certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may qualify). Candidates who believe they possess equivalent qualifications must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.

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 a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI).

Qualifications

  • A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
  • Broad preparation and depth of knowledge in the discipline of psychology.
  • 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 benefit the program.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Application Requirements

Completed applications must include:

  • Completed online application for employment.
  • Current resume.
  • Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position).
  • Applicants must redact or remove any personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos) from all documents prior to uploading.

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