Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Librarian Adjunct in Bakersfield

The Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors for the Librarian Adjunct role.

The starting salary range is $60.00/hour. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Basic Function

Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in library science, or library and information science; OR - The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions.

AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge & Abilities

• 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;

Application Instructions

Completed application packet must include:

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