NextUp Counselor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (PC)

Kern Community College District•Porterville, CA

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About The Position

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 $60.00/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. This is for an adjunct pool to staff part-time adjunct positions as needed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Requirements

A master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or the equivalent
Completed a minimum of nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages OR Completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages
Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
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 an evaluation service.
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Copy of legible transcripts
Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Nice To Haves

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.

Responsibilities

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 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
Ability to assess 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