Psychology Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool (Online ONLY)

About the Department

Please Note: 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/hour; 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.

Position Duties

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in psychology OR – Bachelor’s in psychology AND Master’s in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience or social work

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.

Minimum Qualifications Handbook Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Other Qualifications

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and 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;

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Completed application packet MUST include

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

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Benefits

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125

• Additional products and services through American Fidelity

• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS retirement system and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjunct
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

Agency Information

Master's in psychology or Bachelor's in psychology with Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work; sensitivity to diverse student populations; ability to work with diverse students and develop curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• teaching psychology
• developing curriculum
• assessing student outcomes

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Part Time, Temporary
• Workplace: Remote — Bakersfield, California, United States
• Salary: USD 139,360 – 139,360 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Retirement plan

About Kern Community College District

A community college district providing part-time, hourly adjunct faculty pools for its colleges. — Industry: Education