Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership (SORL) Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (Tehachapi)

About the role

The Kern Community College District is seeking part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to teach Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership courses. The starting salary range is $67.00/lecture hour equivalent, with rates varying based on the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership courses.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and using multiple teaching methodologies.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership department.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology.
• Collaborate in departmental, college, district, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience OR
• Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience OR
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Forestry and Natural Resources OR
• The equivalent.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Broadly prepared and depth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues.
• Ability to develop curriculum and participate in recruitment and articulation activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues.
• 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.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Benefits

The Kern Community College District offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The starting salary range is $67.00/lecture hour equivalent; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is part-time and hourly.