Job Details
Child Development Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (BC) (One or More)
Kern Community College District
Salary: $89,080.98 - $116,884.82 Annually
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY25-2600223
Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Basic Function
Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Child Development. 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
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching & Curriculum
- Teach a range of Child Development/Early Childhood Education courses.
- Deliver high-quality instruction across modalities.
- Student Support & Equity
- Program/College Service
- Professional Growth
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful community college teaching experience across modalities, including online (Canvas).
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies OR The equivalent.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to diverse student population.
SALARY RANGE
$89,080.98 - $116,884.82 annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by January 31, 2026, are assured consideration.
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