Spanish Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct Pool (Ridgecrest Campus)

Kern Community College District•Ridgecrest, CA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. 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. Applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools are accepted on a continuous basis, allowing for immediate contact with qualified applicants if a need arises. Applications remain active for up to two years. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be contacted by department supervisors, deans, and/or division chairs if there is an interest and/or need within the specific department.

Requirements

Master’s in Spanish; OR – Bachelor’s in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics; OR – Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Spanish at the California Community College level; OR – The equivalent.
A 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

Broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in a full range of Spanish courses.
Teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.
Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the English department.
Maintaining subject matter currency.
Developing and revising curriculum.
Using computer and multimedia technology.
Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.
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.