Welding Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Kern Community College District • Ridgecrest, CA

30d • Hybrid

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 $67.00/per lecture hour equivalent; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; OR – Associate’s degree AND six years of experience; OR – Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Welding 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

• Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form.
• Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of Welding 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 Industrial Arts 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree