Job Details

Salary: $141,258.56 - $199,594.65 Annually
Location : Bakersfield CollegePanorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Management - Educational Administrator
Job Number: FY24-2501349
College: Bakersfield College
Opening Date: 07/15/2025

Basic Function

Under the direction of a designated Dean of Instruction, the Associate Dean, Instruction, is responsible for developing, coordinating, administrating, and operating assigned instructional programs and campus initiatives.

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for an interim appointment which may not exceed two years in duration.
Representative Duties

Support the Dean of Instruction by administering District policy regarding assigned instructional programs.

Provide assistance in the performance evaluation of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.

Assist in the administration of College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling. This includes coordination of fall, spring, summer scheduling and staff assignments for all areas of responsibility.

Coordinate with faculty chairs in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty.

Support the Dean of Instruction by assisting in developing and monitoring the annual budget and expenditures in consultation with faculty chairs.

For assigned academic departments, provide administrative oversight of curriculum maintenance, including development of new curriculum and curricular revisions, accuracy of catalog and course information.

Provide instructional leadership for assigned College initiatives.

Assist in the promotion and marketing of the College image and articulation of assigned academic programs in the College service area. Provide specific academic program information and assistance to faculty, administrators, community, and the general public.

Serve on the College and District committees as appropriate.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the designated Dean of Instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an academic area related to assignment.
Three years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least one year of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Demonstrated sensitivity and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to provide leadership, stimulate cooperation and collaboration of instructional staff.

Ability to supervise, evaluate, and assist assigned personnel.

Use of technology in the delivery of instruction and student services.

Must have knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to California Community Colleges teaching-learning process.

A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, staff, and others.

Demonstrates a willingness to work with students who have a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals.

Possesses a strong knowledge of and commitment to the California Community Colleges mission and philosophy.
SALARY RANGE

$141,258.56 - $199,594.65 (Annually)

Maximum Entry Level Salary: $141,258.56

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 20, 2025, 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)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024Note:The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission
Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.

Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.

For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website