Adjunct Faculty - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Clinical Instructor
Priority application deadline: May 29, 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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program for Fall 2026 semester and beyond.
Note: This position is for in-person courses
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience; OR
- An Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience; OR
- Be a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic currently licensed in California; OR
- Be an Advanced EMT or EMT who is currently certified in California; AND
- Have at least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years; AND
- Be approved by the program director in coordination with the program clinical coordinator as qualified to teach the topics to which s/he is assigned.
- The equivalent; AND
- Successful candidate must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint background check; AND
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed or Accredited EMT, EMT-P, or RN.
- Experience as an EMT or RN.
- Possess an active California EMT license and current CPR.
COMPENSATION $78.86-$92.66 per hour.
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.
- Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial is acceptable).
- Three (3) 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
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.
