"Adjunct Faculty - Physical Education (Water Aerobics)"

Adjunct Faculty - Physical Education (Water Aerobics)

Company: Taft College (West Kern Community College District)

Job Location: Taft, California

Category: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Priority Application Date: August 31, 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 lecturers who have the ability to teach in the above area for inclusion in a pool for the Fall 2025 semester.

Courses: PHED 1529/1629/1729

Note: Taft College Physical Education (Water Aerobics) Course(s) for this position are going to be offered Only in Person (off-campus pool). Adjunct teaching opportunities may include teaching day 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 physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education; OR
2. Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy; 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/board-of-trustees/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2021/08/AP-7211-FSA-Min-Quals-and-Equivalencies-8-31-21.pdf. Please complete the last page of the policy and upload with your application.
4. Must show a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

COMPENSATION $77.08-$90.50 per hour.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:

1. Letter of Introduction describing how you match the minimum and desired qualifications.
2. A current Resume.
3. Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).
4. 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.