Presidential Search

Students on a stairway.

The Kern Community College District Chancellor has announced that the search is underway to identify the next President of Bakersfield College.

Applications and nominations for the position of President of Bakersfield College are currently being accepted until the position is filled.

The target date for applications is: March 12, 2026

If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to make a confidential inquiry, please contact:

Timeline Progress Reports  
How to Apply and the Presidential Profile will be published shortly.

Presidential Search Timeline

Date Event

January 28, 2026

ACCT facilitates a series of one-hour open public forums to solicit input for the
development of a draft Presidential Profile.

  • 9:00 AM: Renegade Event Center - West Side at Bakersfield College
  • Noon: Renegade Event Center - West Side at Bakersfield College
  • 3:00 PM: Renegade Event Center - West Side at Bakersfield College

Late January 2026

Search Committee Training and Orientation: Discussion incudes confidentiality
and reviewing/rating confidential applications. Committee reviews, and edits the draft
Presidential Profile.

Early February 2026

Position is open and advertised. The Presidential Profile is posted on the College
website and acctsearches.org. ACCT conducts targeted local, state-wide, and national
one-to-one recruitment.

March 12, 2026

Target Date for Receipt of Applications. Position open until filled.

March 2026

Search Committee Meeting: Discussion and selection of confidential semifinalist
candidates.

Early April 2026

Search Committee Meeting: Confidential interviews with semifinalists. Committee
deliberates and selects finalists to forward to the Chancellor for further consideration.

Week of May 4, 2026

Finalists interview with the Chancellor, tour campuses, participate in open public
forums, and meet with direct reports.

May 2026

Board of Trustees and Chancellor announces the next President of Bakersfield
College.

July 1, 2026

Start date for next President or as agreed upon by the President-elect and the
Chancellor.

* Timeline is subject to change

 

Progress Reports