Mental Health Educator

1 week ago


Porterville, California, United States Kern Comunity College District Full time
Kern Community College District Overview

The Kern Community College District is a public educational institution that serves the community by providing high-quality education and training opportunities. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Educator to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in the field of Psychiatric Technician. As an Adjunct Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching part-time courses in the fall and spring semesters, as well as during the extended summer session. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise and passion for mental health education with students from diverse backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $60.00/hour, with the possibility of hourly rate variations based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. As a member of our faculty pool, you will also be eligible for prorated sick leave and ACA health benefits at employee expense.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a valid, active license as a California Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician. Alternatively, you may hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional experience, or an Associate's degree in nursing and two years of experience. A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students is essential. You should also possess the ability to work effectively with colleagues and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Additionally, you will need to maintain subject matter currency and assess student learning outcomes. We are looking for someone who can develop curriculum, participate in recruitment and articulation activities, and explore new technologies that benefit the program. If you have any foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States, please have your 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).

Benefits

In addition to the salary and benefits mentioned earlier, we offer a discrimination-free work environment and a commitment to diversity. We do not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States, so it is essential that you establish work authorization at the time of application submission. For a detailed list of benefit eligibility, please visit our Benefits Website.

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