Instructor, Economics Full-time Tenure Track (Delano & Rural)

Job Details

Instructor, Economics Full-time Tenure Track (Delano & Rural)
Kern Community College District

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

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: FY25 2600332

Location: Bakersfield College -- Delano Campus, CA

Department: Social Science

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Economics (Delano & Rural). 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

Economics faculty are members of the Bakersfield College Social Sciences Department. The Social Sciences Department at Bakersfield College provides students with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, social systems, economic structures, and civic life.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Economics OR Bachelor's in Economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance or political science OR the equivalent. A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, 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.