Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi/Rising Scholars)

Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Addiction Paraprofessional Training, Part-time Adjunct Pool (East Kern/Tehachapi/Rising Scholars)

Kern Community College District


Salary: $66.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: FY24-2501166

Location: Tehachapi (Rising Scholars), CA

Department: Allied Health (ALDH)

Basic Function

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 $66.00/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.
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  Representative Duties
  
  The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Addiction Paraprofessional Training 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 Forestry, Climate, and Conservation department; maintaining subject matter currently; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in department, college, district, and discipline-specific professional activities.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experienceOR - Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience.
  
  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 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.DEGREE DISCIPLINE PREFERRED: - Biological Sciences- Counseling- Health- Psychology- SociologyOR
  - Social Work
  
  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 & Abilities
  
  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;
  
  
  
  All applicants must apply online at . Emails will not be accepted.
  
  
  
  
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