Adjunct Faculty- Health Education Priority Application Deadline January 30, 2026 - open until filled. Anticipated Start Date March 16, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high-quality programs and services for our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time, and/or on-call, and may be immediate or as needed, as specified in Education Code 8748.25. We are seeking adjunct instructors who have the ability to teach Health Education for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond. Note: Taft College Health Education Courses for this position may be offered in-person on campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this adjunct faculty pool can be met in one of the following ways:
• Masters degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, or nutrition • Bachelors degree in any of the above and Masters in any biological science • An Equivalency Determination may be submitted along with all application materials to be considered for this position if you do not meet the stated minimum qualifications. The Equivalency Determination document may be found on the Taft College Human Resources website.
DDemonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
COMPENSATION
$78.86 - $92.66 per hour.
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
• Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications. • A current Resume • Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable). • Three professional references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and as such is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.