Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Priority Application Date: October 24, 2025, open until filled.

Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2026

Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists: Join Taft College as Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry!

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 Spring 2026 semester and beyond.

Note: Taft College Chemistry Course(s) for this position will be offered Only in Person (on campus). Adjunct teaching opportunities may be Monday-Saturday including day, and evening courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s in chemistry; OR
Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry; AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry; 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 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; AND
Must show a 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:

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

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Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

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