Psychology Instructor; Rising Scholars Program Tenure track

Psychology Instructor (Rising Scholars Program), Full-Time, Tenure Track

Kern Community College District

Salary: $89,080.98 – $ Annually
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY
Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Psychology to teach within the college's Rising Scholars Program. Proven experience teaching in inmate education is highly desirable. 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.

Company Overview
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 students from diverse economic, cultural, geographical, and educational backgrounds.

History of Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, California, in the heart of the Central Valley. Established in 1913, it is one of the nation's oldest continually operating community colleges, serving 33,000 students annually across multiple campuses.

As a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution, Bakersfield College students are diverse and represent the communities we serve.

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. Applicants with a continual drive to improve teaching strategies and a desire to be involved in inventive committees and campus events are encouraged to apply.

About the Department
The Behavioral Sciences Department employs 20 full‑time faculty and offers high-quality instruction in behavioral science disciplines. The Psychology program has 11 full‑time faculty, serves approximately 3,300 Psychology majors, and delivers 130 to 150 class sections each semester across multiple modalities. Faculty collaborate on interdisciplinary learning, curriculum development, and continuous program improvement.

Program Details
The Bakersfield College Rising Scholars Program is an innovative initiative that provides incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals with access to higher education and opportunities for personal and academic growth. It operates in correctional facilities and focuses on transformative educational experiences.

• Master's in psychology.
• Or Bachelor's in psychology AND Master's in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work.
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and accomplishments.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities.
• Degrees from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service.

Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit the APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form along with supporting documents.

• Experience working in the field of psychology or related disciplines.
• Experience teaching Statistics.
• Preferred experience teaching Research Methods.
• Experience contributing to equitable student outcomes through teaching, mentoring, or program involvement serving a diverse student population.
• Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an innovative, teaching‑focused environment.
• Ability to work with students possessing a wide range of skills and goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum across modalities; participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenance of subject‑matter currency.
• Ability to assess student, program, and…