Adjunct Faculty- Health Education
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor
Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.
Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career‑technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.
Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.
PositionAdjunct Faculty - Health Education
LocationTaft, CA
Job1309
# of Openings2
Priority Final date to receive applicationsJanuary 30, 2026 - open until filled.
Anticipated Start DateMarch 16, 2026
Position DescriptionTaft 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 Course(s) for this position may be offered in‑person (on campus).
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, nutrition;
- or Bachelor’s degree in any of the above and Master’s in any biological science;
- 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 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.
$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.
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:
Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.
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