Forestry/Natural Resources Mgmt Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool

~ Kern Community College District (KCCD) serves communities over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through the programs of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College and Porterville College. ~

Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district’s colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for our citizens.

KCCD is geographically one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving 44,000 students. Our students represent a diversity of religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities.

Position Overview

The Kern Community College District is seeking a Forestry/Natural Resources Management Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool for Bakersfield College. 

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Forestry/Natural Resources Management (FORE/NRES) courses.
• This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites; day, evening or weekend classes; large classes, distance learning, and multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include:

• Participating in student recruitment and articulation of programs.
• Maintaining subject matter currency.
• Developing and revising curriculum.
• Using computer and multimedia technology.
• Assessing student learning and program level outcomes.
• Collegially participating in department, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid credential, with authorizes the full-time teaching Forestry/ Natural Resources Management at the California community college level.

OR

• A Forestry, Natural Resources Management or related bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience;

OR

• Any associate’s degree and six years of 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 application for equivalence  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 generally must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406).

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.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below. Special Instructions to Applicants Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copies of legible transcripts
• List of six (6) professional references – Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.