Chicano Studies, Instructor, Tenure Track; One ; BC

Ethnic Studies Faculty Position

Bakersfield College is seeking a faculty member for Ethnic Studies. 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. 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.

The Chicano Studies Program at Bakersfield College is an emerging instructional area that supports student learning through interdisciplinary coursework focused on the historical, cultural, social, and civic experiences of diverse communities. At present, Ethnic Studies courses are offered within existing academic structures and are supported by faculty across multiple disciplines. Instruction may be interdisciplinary or cross-listed, depending on institutional needs. The program serves a diverse student population and contributes to general education, transfer preparation, and student engagement by emphasizing critical inquiry, academic rigor, and contextual understanding of social institutions and historical processes.

Course offerings align with state guidance and transfer pathways where applicable and are designed to support student success across a range of educational goals.

The development of Chicano Studies as a distinct academic entity is projected and not yet established. Any formal creation of a department or standalone program will occur through established shared governance processes, including collaboration between college leadership and the Academic Senate. As the program continues to evolve, instructional needs, curriculum scope, and staffing will be evaluated in alignment with institutional priorities and governance processes.

Master's in Chicano Studies OR – Master's in Ethnic Studies OR the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.

Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and 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.

Salary Range:
Kern Community College District 175-day Faculty Salary Schedule $ 89,080.98 - $  annually. Maximum Placement Level Salary: $  annually.

First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 3, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. 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…