"Plant Science Instructor (Rural) - One Semester Full Time Temp, Delano Campus (Spring 2026)"

Job Details

Plant Science Instructor (Rural) - One Semester Full Time Temp, Delano Campus (Spring 2026)
Kern Community College District

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

Job Number: FY25-2600072

Location: Bakersfield College -- Delano Campus, CA

Basic Function

This is a one-semester, full time temporary opportunity. Bakersfield College is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member for a Plant Science Instructor. 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. These values frame our work as we provide opportunities for our students who come to us from diverse economic, cultural, geographical, and educational backgrounds. We offer Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace skills, and preparation for transfer. Our rigorous and supportive learning environment promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters students' abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate competencies and skills to become productive members of our community and world.

History of Bakersfield College:

Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, California, in the heart of the Central Valley. Established in 1913, Bakersfield College is one of the nation's oldest continually operating community colleges. The college serves 33,000 students annually on the 153-acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Delano Campus (35 miles north of Bakersfield), the Weill Institute (downtown Bakersfield), and BC South-West (southwest Bakersfield). We also offer classes at several alternative locations...

Representative Duties

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

Minimum Qualifications

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience
OR - Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience
OR - The equivalent.

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...
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills...

SALARY RANGE Kern Community College District 175-day Faculty Salary Schedule $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 December 14, 2025, are assured consideration...

Completed application packet MUST include: Completed Online Application for Employment form, Current resume, Letter of interest (Cover Letter), etc.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5092053/...