What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty – Speech-Language Pathology - Clinical Instructor position at Taft College?
Priority application deadline: June 12, 2026 (open until filled)
Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 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 highly qualified Adjunct Instructors for inclusion in a pool for the Speech-Language Pathology (AS Degree) Program for Fall 2026 semester and beyond.
Note: This position is for in-person and on-line courses
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
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.
Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 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 highly qualified Adjunct Instructors for inclusion in a pool for the Speech-Language Pathology (AS Degree) Program for Fall 2026 semester and beyond.
Note: This position is for in-person and on-line courses
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
- Master’s in speech pathology, speech language pathology, speech language and hearing sciences, communicative disorders, communicative disorders and sciences, communication sciences and disorders or education with a concentration in speech pathology 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 here: Request for Equivalency. AND
- Successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check and provide proof of freedom from Tuberculosis (TB) via a chest x-ray or a TB skin test; AND
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist; AND
- Possess an active California SLP license; OR
- Possess a National professional certification (CCC-SLP) issued by ASHA.
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
- Completed application through https://www.taftcollege.edu/about/offices-departments/human-resources/job-opportunities/index.php
- Letter of Introduction describing how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.
- A current Resume
- Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).
- Three (3) professional references.
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