Adjunct Faculty - Spanish

Taft College; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College seeks an enthusiastic Adjunct Faculty member to teach Spanish for the Dual Enrollment program. The successful candidate will teach Spanish courses at local high schools, with in-person teaching during the day at Taft Union High School for Dual Enrollment.

Deadline: Priority application deadline November 13, 2026. Anticipated start January 2027. Taft College offers a supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Spanish required, or Bachelor’s in Spanish with Master’s in another language/linguistics.
• Equivalency Determination may be submitted if you do not meet minimum qualifications.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish at Taft College for the Dual Enrollment program.
• In-person teaching during the day at Taft Union High School for Dual Enrollment.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s in Spanish

Bachelor’s in Spanish + Master’s in another language or linguistics

Equivalency Determination (if needed)

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 Deadline: November 13, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Position Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Adjunct Faculty member to be included in our Adjunct Pool to teach Spanish at Taft College. The successful candidate will teach Spanish courses at local high schools for our growing Dual Enrollment program. Teaching assignment will be in-person during the day.

Note: Teaching assignment will be in-person at Taft Union High School for Dual Enrollment program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Master’s in Spanish; OR
• Bachelor’s in Spanish AND Master’s in another language or linguistics; 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 ; AND
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION

$80.78-$94.91 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.