History Instructor, Temporary (Bilingual English/Asian candidates)

Company: Kern Community College district
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

History Instructor, TemporaryKern Community College DistrictPosition Number: 02220Posting Date: 10/06/2017Initial Screening Date: 10/19/2017Open Until Filled: YesPosition Type: Temporary AcademicRate:Work Week:Minimum Salary: $71,210.07 annuallyMaximum Salary: $123,261.53 annually (Maximum Entry $74,815.08 annually)Benefits:The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution to an excellent health and welfare benefits plan. The District also provides life insurance plans for the employee, as well as an 8.25% contribution to the State Teacher-s Retirement plan. Additional types of insurance may be purchased with pre-tax dollars through an IRS 125 flexible benefit program.College/Site: Porterville CollegeLocation: PC-Main CampusBasic Function:The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of History courses.This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Social 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.Education and Experience:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Master-s in History;OR - Bachelor-s degree in history AND Master-s degree in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women-s studies, social science, or ethnic studies;OR - Possession of a valid credential, which authorizes the full-time teaching of Biological Sciences 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 this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must submit an http://www.kccd.edu/Human%20Resources/Employment%20Opportunities/Applications/HR%20Application%20for%20Equivalence%20WEB.pdf form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.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.Knowledge and Abilities:KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful candidate 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 diverse student population;- Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals;- Ability to participate in the development of curriculum, including curriculum delivered via new modalities;- Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local school, 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 program;- Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.Salary Grade:Special Instructions to Applicants:First Review of Applications:Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by Thursday, October 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.Completed application packet must include:- Completed Online Application for Employment form- Current resume- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)- Statement of personal philosophy of teaching- Copies of legible transcripts- Copy of sample syllabi- List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application formApplicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.Recruitment Status (tentative):Application Screening: TBD Interviews: TBDThe 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 http://apptrkr.com/1395036. Emails will not be accepted.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.Copyright -2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/jeid-101622ab3dd41c4ca41be95e11de9bc1

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