Adjunct Faculty- Kinesiology

Adjunct Faculty- Kinesiology

Priority Application Deadline: July 24, 2026- open until filled.

Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 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 Kinesiology for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond.

Note: Taft College Kinesiology Course(s) for this position may be offered in-person (on campus) or online.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for this adjunct faculty pool can be met in one of the following ways:

• Master's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education; OR
• The Equivalency Determination document may be found on here Request for Equivalency. AND
• Demonstrated 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:

• Completed online 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 (3) 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.