Chicano Studies, 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: FY25-2600264

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

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.

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 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.

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 3, 2026, are assured consideration.