Philosophy Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Kern Community College District•Ridgecrest, CA

23h•$67•Hybrid

About The Position

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to provide instruction in a full range of philosophy 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. The starting salary range is $67.00/per lecture hour equivalent; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for up to two years. Qualified applicants will be contacted if a need arises.

Requirements

Master’s in Philosophy; OR Bachelor’s in Philosophy AND Master’s in Humanities or Religious Studies; OR Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Philosophy at the California Community College level; OR The equivalent.
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.
Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an evaluation service.
Broad preparation and depth of knowledge in the discipline.
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.
Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in a full range of philosophy courses.
Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance learning.
Utilize multiple teaching methodologies.
Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social Science department.
Maintain subject matter currency.
Develop and revise curriculum.
Use computer and multimedia technology.
Participate in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.