World Languages (Japanese) Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (BC)

Kern Community College District

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

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: FY25-2600243

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Basic Function

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for World Languages (Japanese). 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

Japanese courses are situated within the World Languages Department at Bakersfield College alongside American Sign Language, Spanish, and English for Multilingual Students (EMLS).

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in the language being taught OR Bachelor's in the language being taught AND Master's in another language or linguistics 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 communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success