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 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.
