Adjunct Faculty - History

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is seeking qualified candidates to join its adjunct lecturer pool to teach History for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. In-person courses may be held on the Taft College campus or Dual Enrollment sites at Taft Union High School.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in History and a Master’s in a related field or an approved equivalency. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and be prepared for on-call, part-time teaching assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in History or Equivalent; Master’s in related field per requirements.
• Equivalency may be submitted with application materials and reviewed.
• Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach History for in-person courses, Spring 2027 and beyond.
• Lecturing on a pool basis for temporary, part-time or on-call assignments.
• Prepare syllabi, assessments and provide student support as needed.

Skills

History teaching

Education

Bachelor’s in history

Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnic studies

Equivalency Determination possible

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: October 15, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with demonstrated instructional skills tojoin 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 History for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond.

Note: This recruitment is for in-person courses offered on the Taft College campus or Dual Enrollment courses offered at Taft Union High School.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Bachelor’s in history AND Master’s in political science, humanities, geography,area studies, women’s studies, social science or ethnicstudies; 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 website 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.

COMPENSATION:$80.78-$94.91 per hour.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

• 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.

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.