Digital Media Arts Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - Online

About the position

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $60.00/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. 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. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of digital media arts (DMA) courses.
• Teach at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, and distance learning.
• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Digital Media Arts department.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology.
• Participate collegially in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years experience OR Associate's degree and six years experience OR possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Computer Information Systems, Graphic Arts, or Multimedia at the California Community College level OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Prorated sick leave.
• Eligible for ACA health benefits at employee expense.