Adjunct Faculty - English

Adjunct Faculty - English

Priority Application Date:
March 20, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Taft College is seeking 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 lecturers who have the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion for the 2026 Fall semester and beyond.

Note:

Current adjunct teaching opportunities are for online and day or evening in‑person courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for this adjunct lecturer pool can be met in one of three ways:

• Master’s in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition; OR
• Bachelor’s in any of the above; AND
• Master’s in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing or journalism; 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 the Taft College here:
  Request for Equivalency

Must show a 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.

• 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 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:

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.