Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

Taft College; Taft; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking qualified candidates for an adjunct lecturer pool. This exciting opportunity allows you to join a dedicated team committed to student success and teaching excellence. With a focus on engineering and related fields, you will have the chance to impact students' lives while working in a supportive environment. The role may involve teaching day or evening courses, providing flexibility to meet various scheduling needs. If you have a passion for education and a desire to help students from diverse backgrounds thrive, this position offers a fulfilling career path in academia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated instructional skills to provide high quality programs.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of faculty to provide quality education to students.
• Teach in-person courses as needed for the Fall 2025 semester.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Education

Master’s in Engineering

Bachelor’s in Engineering + Master’s in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Chemistry/Geology

Job description

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 for students.

For more than 100 years, we have helped students define their own future. With 75+ degree and certificate programs, Taft College has the academic diversity and the dedicated faculty and staff to help students find success in an always-evolving workforce.

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.

Priority Application Date: March 28, 2025, open until filled.

Anticipated Start Date: August 25, 2025

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 lecturers who have the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion in a pool for the Fall 2025 semester and beyond.

Note: Taft College Engineering Course(s) for this position may be offered in Person (on campus). Adjunct in-person teaching opportunities may include teaching day or evening courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Master’s in any field of engineering; OR
2. Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry or geology; OR

Must show a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION: $77.02-$90.50 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).
• 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.

Mon–Thurs: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.