Adjunct Faculty – Paramedic Program

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for passionate adjunct faculty to teach in their Paramedic Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of aspiring paramedics through engaging instruction and support. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the college seeks candidates who can connect with students from various backgrounds. You'll have the chance to teach courses in a flexible environment, whether online, in-person, or hybrid. If you're dedicated to student success and have the required qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic community.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's or associate degree with relevant experience.
• Candidates must have current Paramedic Certification and CPR Card.

Responsibilities

• Instruct community college courses in the Paramedic Program.
• Deliver instruction in various modalities including online and hybrid.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Sensitivity to Diverse Backgrounds

Professional Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Paramedic Certification through NREMT

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.

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Paramedic Program

Location: Taft, CA

Job Id: 1152

# of Openings: 3

Priority Applications: May 1, 2025, (open until filled).

Anticipated Start Date: January 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 two adjunct faculty with the ability to teach in the Paramedic Program for the 2025-2026 School Year.

The following is a representation of the duties for this position:

• Instruct the following community college courses in the Paramedic Program:
• HLED 1600 Paramedic I with Laboratory
• HLED 1601 Advanced Paramedic with Laboratory
• HLED 1602 Paramedic, Acute Clinical Laboratory and Field Experience
• Teach courses on a schedule that may include days and evenings.
• Deliver instruction utilizing multiple modalities including in-person on campus, online, and hybrid.
• Submit required reports and grades within established guidelines.
• Optional: Hold scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Optional: Opportunities for professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant may meet minimum qualifications in one of the ways listed below:

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR
• The equivalent. 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 or on the Taft College Human Resources website.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Current Paramedic Certification through NREMT and CPR Card.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

$77.02-$90.50 per hour. This is a part-time position and is not eligible for participation in District benefit plans.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

• Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications.
• Completed application.
• Three (3) professional references.
• Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).

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: CTC Credential Evaluation.

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.