Job Details
English 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: FY25-2600228
Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Basic Function
Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for English. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition
OR
Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism
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;
- 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.
SALARY RANGE
$89,080.98 - $116,884.82 annually
Maximum Placement Level Salary: $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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