Engineering Instructor - Part-time Adjunct

Kern Community College DistrictSalary: $67.00 HourlyJob Type: Temporary -- AdjunctsJob Number: FY25-2600112Location: Porterville, CADepartment: MathematicsBasic FunctionBelow is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.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. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; the hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college's HR office.Representative DutiesThis is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions as needed for the 2025-2026 academic year.Minimum QualificationsMasters in any field of engineeringBachelors in any of the above and a Master's in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, or geologyAnd a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college studentsDegrees 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 an evaluation service.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 believe they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student populationAbility to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goalsAbility to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalitiesAbility to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingDemonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currencyAbility to assess student learning outcomesKnowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the programKnowledge of and commitment to the California community college missionSpecial InstructionsCompleted Online Application for Employment formCurrent resumeCopy of legible transcriptsIt is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.Foreign Degree: Applicants with 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.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.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.The Kern Community College District 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. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5079010/engineering-instructor-part-time-adjunct. Emails will not be accepted.J-18808-Ljbffr