Job Details

Chemistry Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (One or More)(BC)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $89,080.98 - $116,884.82 Annually

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: FY25-2600222

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Chemistry. If you are highly motivated, eager to engage a diverse student body, and passionate about teaching and learning, we highly encourage you to submit an application.

Representative Duties

Tenure-track faculty hired for this position will be expected to provide a quality chemistry learning experience appropriate for community college students of diverse educational backgrounds. Our courses with the highest demand are Introductory Chemistry, Chemistry for the health professions (General, Organic, and Biochemistry) and the General Chemistry sequence. Depending on the successful applicant's background and experience, teaching assignments could also include Organic Chemistry, Physical Sciences, modern energy, and novel courses supporting the college's bachelor's degree in Research Laboratory Technology.

This assignment may include teaching courses at various locations and different times including evenings and Friday/Saturday classes. The vast majority of our Chemistry courses are fully in-person, and all Chemistry laboratory classes are instructed in-person by the faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in chemistry OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR The equivalent.

A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Knowledge & 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 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.