What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty: Court Reporting position at Taft College?
Adjunct Faculty: Court Reporting
Priority Application Date: April 30, 2026 (open until filled)
Anticipated Start Date: August 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 adjunct instructors who have the ability to teach Court Reporting for inclusion in a pool for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond.
Note: Taft College Court Reporting Course(s) for this position may include in-person and online offerings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications for this posting can be met in any of the following three ways:
- bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience closely related to the area of assignment; OR
- any associate degree AND six years of professional experience closely related to the area of assignment; 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 also be found on the Taft College Human Resources website.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching Court Reporting courses.
- Experience with Voice Writing software and equipment.
COMPENSATION: $78.86-$92.66 per hour.
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
- Completed TC employment 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).
- Three 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: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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.
Salary : $79 - $93