Mechanized Agriculture Instructor, Full-Time Tenure Track (BC)

Mechanized Agriculture Instructor, Full-Time Tenure Track (BC)

Employer: Kern Community College District

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

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

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: FY25-2600234

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Mechanized Agriculture. 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

Who We Are Looking For: We are recruiting faculty with demonstrated excellence in their field who embrace the instructional values of access, sound pedagogy, creativity, and innovation...

About the Department: The Agriculture Department at Bakersfield College is deeply rooted in the Central Valley and reflects the region's vital role in California's agricultural economy. The department offers a broad range of instructional programs that combine foundational theory with hands-on, applied learning across agriculture business, animal science, mechanized agriculture, crop and plant sciences, and emerging agricultural technologies...

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience
OR -
Associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience.
*(The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.)*
OR - The equivalent.

APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.
Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges

AND
A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, 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.

Special Instructions

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 21, 2026, are assured consideration...

Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Statement of personal philosophy of teaching
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Copy of sample syllabi
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5172188/mechanized-agriculture-instructor-full-time-tenure-track-bc. Emails will not be accepted.