Adjunct Faculty - Dental Hygiene Priority application deadline: November 1, 2026 (open until filled) Anticipated Start Date: January 19, 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 Dental Hygiene (AS Degree) Program for Spring 2027 semester and beyond. Note: This position is for in-person courses QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and possess the following: an active California dental or dental hygiene license or special permit with no disciplinary actions; or a postsecondary credential generally recognized in the field of instruction; or a degree in the subject being taught or evaluated AND documented background in educational methodology which can be verified through continuing education certificate; AND Clinical teaching faculty shall have direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the dental hygiene area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by either: two (2) years' experience providing direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist or dentist; or one (1) academic year of dental or dental hygienist level clinical teaching experience; AND Successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check and provide proof of freedom from Tuberculosis (TB) via a chest x-ray or a TB skin test; AND Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience as a Dental Hygienist. Possess an active California dental license and current CPR. 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: 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.
