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Kinesiology Instructor (PC)

2 months ago

Bakersfield

Kinesiology Instructor (PC) Kern Community College District Salary: $95,412.68 - $134,815.62 Annually Job Type: Faculty Job Number: FY25-2600204 Location: PC - Main Campus, Porterville, CA Department: Kinesiology Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process. Basic Function The Kinesiology Department at Porterville College is seeking a faculty member for a Full-time, Tenure Track, Kinesiology Instructor for Porterville College location. If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we encourage you to submit an application. Who We Are: Porterville College is very proud of its reputation as both academically focused and student-centered. We are committed to our six core values: Collaboration, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Equity, and Participation. These values frame our work as we provide opportunities for our students who come to us from diverse economic, cultural, geographical, and educational backgrounds. The College offers non-credit and credit educational programs that include transfer, career, and technical education, and basic skills. With students as our focus, Porterville College provides our local and diverse communities with quality education that promotes intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and lifelong learning, while preparing students for career and academic success. History of Porterville College: Porterville College was established in 1927 as a part of the Porterville Union High School and College District and has been a unit of the Kern Community College District since July 1, 1967. Porterville College is the northernmost college in the Kern Community College District, which serves an area of some 24,000 square miles in all or portions of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, and San Bernardino Counties. Porterville College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that provides educational opportunities to approximately 4,500 full- and part-time students each year. Our College has been serving the community and providing quality education since its founding. Porterville College was recently the recipient of the MacKenzie Scott Foundation award and recognized as one of the "Teams Empowering Voices the World Needs to Hear." On Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Diversity and equity are among the strategic plan's goals. Multiple programs and services address the needs of our diverse student population, ensuring that each student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background or goals. Student Equity is integrated into all aspects of Porterville College's activities and governance processes. Further, the Kern Community College District (KCCD) is committed to providing an educational environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organization, benefiting the global community. About the Porterville Community: Porterville lies against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in southeast Tulare County. It is the gateway to a vast mountain wonderland and recreational area. Residents enjoy magnificent views of snowcapped mountains in the mild winter while basking in the sun during the hot summer months. There are recreation activities at Lake Success, plenty of outdoor activities in the mountains, and ample family activities year-round and Porterville is centrally located between southern and northern California metropolises, with a three-hour drive to Los Angeles and a four-hour drive to San Francisco. It is within three hours' commuting time of the Pacific seashores. With its lower cost of living and central location in California, Porterville is a great place to live. Representative Duties Who We Are Looking For: Porterville College is seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to provide leadership, engagement, and discipline expertise to continue advancing the program in innovative ways. As full-time faculty members at Porterville College, successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to student success through excellence in teaching and learning. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR - The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be considered equivalent 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 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 & 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, and 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;, • Ability to maintain subject matter currency;, • Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes;, • Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success. Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission. SALARY RANGE $ 95, 412.68 - $ 134,815.62 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $ 95,412.68 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by January 7, 2026, 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, • Copy of legible transcripts, • Copy of sample syllabi Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.___ Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. ___ The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission Important Instructions & Additional Information Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. Completed applications must include the following. • Completed online application for employment, • Current resume, • Letter of interest (cover letter), • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application), • Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position) It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc. International or Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Accommodations Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our ___.) Discrimination Free Work Environment Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy. The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. See our ___ for more information. Work Authorization Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. E-Verify The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit ___. Helpful Links All applicants must apply online at ___. Emails will not be accepted. jeid-f07082e1b7183a419c693f7bc917c6a8

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