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

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.