"Adjunct Faculty - Biology"

Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Company: Taft College (West Kern Community College District)

Job Location: Taft

Category: Biology

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Adjunct Faculty Pool- Biology

Priority Application Date: October 3, 2025 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2026

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 qualified lecturers who have the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2026 semester, and beyond.

Note: Biology course(s) assigned to this position will be offered in person, on campus. Candidates must be available to teach in-person classes. Adjunct teaching assignments may include day and/or evening courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Master's in any biological science; OR
2. Bachelor's in any biological science; AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science; OR
3. 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 https://www.taftcollege.edu/about/offices-departments/human-resources/forms/_files/faculty/EquivalencyDetermination.pdf Please complete the last page of the policy and upload with your application.

Candidate must show a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION $77.02 - $90.50 per hour.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

1. Completed TC employment application
2. Letter of Introduction describing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
3. A current Resume
4. Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
5. Professional References, a minimum of three are required.

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.