Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

Priority Application Deadline: November 13, 2026 (open until filled)  
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
   
Position Description  
We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Adjunct Faculty member to be included in our Adjunct Pool to teach Spanish at Taft College. The successful candidate will teach Spanish courses at local high schools for our growing Dual Enrollment program. Teaching assignment will be in-person during the day.
 
Note: Teaching assignment will be in-person at Taft Union High School for Dual Enrollment program. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  
An applicant may meet minimum qualifications in one of the three ways listed below:  
Master’s in Spanish; OR
Bachelor’s in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics; OR
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 here: Request for Equivalency; AND
Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.  
COMPENSATION $80.78-$94.91 per hour. 
   
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:  
Completed online application.
Letter of Introduction describing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications. 
A current Resume 
Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
Professional References, a minimum of three are required. 

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.