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

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Ethnic Studies. 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.

Who We Are

We are a team of innovative, caring, and thoughtful faculty, staff and administrators who are passionate about contributing to the intellectual, cultural and economic vitality of our community. We embody six core values: Learning, Diversity, Integrity, Community, Wellness and Sustainability.

Representative Duties

We are recruiting faculty with demonstrated excellence in their field who embrace the instructional values of access, sound pedagogy, creativity, and innovation. The Chicano Studies Program at Bakersfield College is an emerging instructional area that supports student learning through interdisciplinary coursework focused on the historical, cultural, social, and civic experiences of diverse communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Chicano Studies
• OR Master's in Ethnic Studies
• 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 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