President, Education ​/ Teaching

The Kern Community College District Chancellor and Board of Trustees invite nominations and applications for the position of President at Bakersfield College.

Established in 1913, Bakersfield College is one of the nation's oldest continually operating community colleges. It has grown into a vibrant educational institution, offering a wide range of programs and serving as a pillar of higher education in the Central Valley region.

Bakersfield College provides opportunities for students from diverse economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds to attain Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace skills, and preparation for transfer.

The College serves approximately 48,500 students annually, 77% of the District's full‑time equivalent (FTE), on the 153‑acre main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Delano Campus 35 miles north of Bakersfield, the Weill Institute in downtown Bakersfield, Arvin Education Center, and BC South West in southwest Bakersfield. Additional locations include Shafter Learning Center, McFarland, Olive Drive Fire Training Facility, Career and Technical Education Center, Wasco and additional community centers (Bakersfield College Locations | Campuses & Centers).

The College's students are diverse and represent the communities it serves, with Bakersfield College holding designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution and a Black‑Serving Institution with 72.3% Hispanic population. Bakersfield College offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including over 200 total degree and certificate programs, featuring two Bachelor's Degrees, 50+ Associate Degrees, and 30+ Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD‑T).

Bakersfield College, is located in Bakersfield, California, the 9th largest city in California, is in the southern portion of the state's Central Valley. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills and nearby mountain ranges, the area is known for its agricultural heritage, energy development, warm climate, and expansive open landscapes. Bakersfield also offers convenient access to major destinations such as Los Angeles, the Central Coast, Yosemite National Park, all within a few hours' drive.

Kern Community College District, a 3‑college district serves communities over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino. The District is comprised of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College and Porterville College. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district's colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for the communities we serve.

The mission of the Kern Community College District is to provide outstanding educational programs and services that are responsive to our diverse students and communities.

The Next President Of Bakersfield College Must Be An Inspirational, Transparent, And Visionary Leader Who Will Make a Long‑term Commitment To Bakersfield College And Advance The Following Opportunities And Challenges

• Academic and Workforce Opportunities:
  Ensure the continued quality and sustainable growth of academic excellence and innovative workforce offerings. Continue to advance the College's Baccalaureate Degree programs, Dual Enrollment/Early College, and Rising Scholars Program.
• Student Success Strategy:
  Assess and align college operations to implement strategies that increase student success, retention, accessibility, and completion within a changing landscape.

• Campus Morale:
  Unify, stabilize, and reinvigorate Bakersfield College under a shared vision. Empower employees by advancing a culture of autonomy, accountability, and building trust. Prioritize the well‑being of every student and employee within an inclusive and equitable educational environment.
• Institutional Processes:
  Streamline operations and environments to create college‑wide consistencies which build efficiencies for students and employees.
• Facilities and Construction:
  Improve existing infrastructure and oversee the development and completion of current and…