Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 128,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates to join an outstanding team of faculty to provide high-quality biology programs for our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed.

Note: Biology courses will be offered in-person on campus. Candidates must be available to teach on-site, with weekend or evening options as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated instructional skills to teach biology.
• Ability to teach in-person on campus in Taft, CA.
• Commitment to diverse student backgrounds and equity.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person biology courses for Spring 2027 and beyond.
• Adjunct teaching may include weekends, day and/or evening classes.
• Participate in outreach and maintain student success measures.

Skills

Instructional skills

Adjunct teaching

Education

Master’s in any biological science

Bachelor’s in any biological science AND Master’s in biochemistry or biophysics or marine science

Equivalency Determination allowed

Job description

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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.

Priority Application Date: September 30, 2026 ( open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

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 qualified lecturers who have the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2027 semester, and beyond.

Note: Biology course(s) assigned to this position will be offered in-person, on campus. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes. Adjunct teaching assignments may include weekends, day and/or evening courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Master’s in any biological science;OR
• Bachelor’s in any biological science;ANDMaster’s in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine 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 here: Request for Equivalency.

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

COMPENSATION

$78.86 - $92.66 per hour.

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.