Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies

Adjunct Faculty- Communication Studies 
Priority Application Date: October 15, 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 lecturers who have the ability to teach Communication Studies for inclusion in a pool for the Spring 2027 semester and beyond. 
  
Note: This recruitment is for in-person courses offered on the Taft College campus and Dual Enrollment courses offered at Taft Union High School. Adjunct teaching opportunities may include day or evening courses.
  
QUALIFICATIONS  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications for this adjunct lecturer pool can be met in one of the following ways: 
Master’s in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication or organizational communication; OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above; AND
Master’s in drama/ theater arts, mass communication or English; 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 here: Request for Equivalency; AND
Must show a demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
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 transcript 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.