History Instructor (Rising Scholars Program, Chicano Studies) Full-time Tenure Track

History Instructor (Rising Scholars Program, Chicano Studies)
Full-time Tenure Track

Kern Community College District

Salary: $89,080.98 - $116,884.82 Annually

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: FY25-2600333

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Social Science

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for History to teach within the college's Rising Scholars Program. Proven experience teaching in inmate education and Chicano studies is highly desirable. 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

This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites; day, evening, or weekend classes; large classes; distance learning classes; and classes for incarcerated students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in History
OR -
Bachelor's in History AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science or ethnic 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;
• 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.