Adjunct Faculty - History

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is forming a pool of qualified lecturers to teach History in-person for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. Positions may be temporary, part-time or on-call, with assignments at Taft College campus or Dual Enrollment courses at Taft Union High School.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in History or a combination of a History degree with an advanced degree in related fields; equivalency may be considered. The college emphasizes serving diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s in history is required, or a combination as stated.
• Equivalency Determination may be submitted for consideration with application materials.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses for Spring 2027 and beyond, in person.
• Lecturer pool for Taft College; assignments may be temporary, part‑time and/or on‑call.
• Courses offered on Taft College campus or Dual Enrollment at Taft Union High School.

Skills

Instructional skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's in History

Bachelor's in History + Master’s in political science or related field

Equivalency Determination

Job description

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 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 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

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

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.