Art Design Instructor-Adjunct-Part-Time Job at Inside Higher Ed in Bakersfield

Basic Function

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.

Salary: $67.00/hour

Job Type: Part‑time, hourly

Job Number: FY24-2501170

Location: Porterville, CA

Department: Fine and Applied Arts

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in fine arts, art, or art history OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in humanities
• Equivalency may be considered if certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments are judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates should submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form along with supporting documents.
• 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). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service.
• Applicants will be screened by a committee that reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with students who have a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Have knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Demonstrate commitment to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

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

Applicants must redact any personal information (e.g., Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos) from all documents prior to uploading. Foreign-degree holders must submit an evaluation by a NACES or ACEI member. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

EEO Plan 2021-2024

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. It encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4869272/art-design-instructor-adjunct-part-time. Emails will not be accepted.