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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Biology Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

Bakersfield, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$67/hr - $67/hr

Kern Community College District is seeking applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to provide instruction in a full range of Biological Science courses. The role includes teaching at various campus sites and participating in curriculum development and student recruitment activities.

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Responsibilities

Provide instruction in a full range of Biological Science courses

Teaching at other campus sites

Day or evening classes

Weekend classes

Large classes

Distance learning

Using multiple teaching methodologies

Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Science department

Maintaining subject matter currency

Developing and revising curriculum

Using computer and multimedia technology

Collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities

Qualification

Master's in biological scienceTeaching credential in BiologyCurriculum developmentStudent assessmentDiversity sensitivityComputersEffective communication

Required

Master's in any biological science

OR - Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science

OR - Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Biology at the California Community College level

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. 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

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

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