Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Music Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool in Bakersfi

Overview

Music Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool – Kern Community College District, Porterville, CA. Salary: $66.00 hourly. Department: Fine and Applied Arts. This pool is used to staff part-time, hourly adjunct instructors on a continuous basis; qualified applicants may be contacted when a need arises.

Posting language reflects the role of a part-time, hourly faculty pool and the general expectation that starting salary is $66.00/hour with variation based on assignment type and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in music; OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities; OR equivalent qualifications (education, experience, or other accomplishments) as judged equal to the minimum qualifications. Candidates who qualify via equivalency must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY with supporting documents. Qualifications include the requirement that degrees are from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). For degrees earned outside the United States, credential evaluation is required. The screening process may limit interviews and meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Note: The district requires demonstration of a commitment to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Work authorization is required at time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that supports innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, and goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including delivery 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 to benefit the program.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Salary Range

$66.00 hourly

Special Instructions

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact personal information from all documents prior to uploading (e.g., Social Security Number, Date of Birth).

Foreign Degrees: Foreign credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or ACEI member evaluation service and a copy submitted with the online application.

Reasonable accommodation: Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources.

EEO: The District is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic in its policies, procedures, or practices.

All applicants must apply online. EEO statements and related notices apply to the recruitment process.