Adjunct Faculty – Court Reporting

Taft College; California; On-site; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College seeks a pool of qualified Adjunct Instructors for the Court Reporting Program for Spring 2027 and beyond. These teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time or on-call and are in-person at WESTEC - Taft College, Shafter, CA.

Priority application deadline is November 9, 2026; anticipated start date January 18, 2027. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and be able to pass a DOJ fingerprint background check to support high-quality programs for our students.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Equivalency Determination may be submitted with materials for consideration.

Education

Bachelor's degree + two years professional experience

Associate degree + six years professional experience

The Equivalency Determination

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Court Reporting Program

Priority application deadline: November 9, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 18, 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 highly qualified Adjunct Instructors for inclusion in a pool for the Court Reporting Program for Spring 2027 semester and beyond.

Note: This position is for in-person courses at our remote location: WESTEC - Taft College, 5801 E. Lerdo Hwy., Shafter, CA 93263

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience; OR


• Any associate degree AND six (6) 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. AND


• Successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check; AND


• 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.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION

• Completed application through https://www.taftcollege.edu/about/offices-departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/index.php


• 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.

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.