Part-time Faculty Pool: Sociology

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool:
Sociology

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Merced College, CA

Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Department: Social Sciences

Open pool for academic year Additional Compensation for Doctorate

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is focused on innovation, student success, and professional growth. This is a part-time instructional assignment within the Social Science Cohort under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts, with the potential to teach courses such as Introduction to Sociology. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Submit grades and manage student records as required

Required:

• Master's degree in sociology OR
• Bachelor's degree in sociology AND Master's degree in anthropology, any ethnic studies, social work, or psychology OR
• The equivalency
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive learning and work environment

Preferred:

• Teaching experience in the field
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and openness to future technological developments

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages. The required documentation includes:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Diversity Statement describing how your professional experience supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation from an approved organization
• Equivalency Review Form (if applicable)

Only the required documentation will be accepted. Interview information, benefits, and employment conditions follow Merced College policies. Applicants may be required to be fingerprinted and TB tested; verification of identity and right to work is required.

Interview Information
:
Highly qualified applicants will be invited to oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be interviewed on site.

Employee Benefits
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Sick leave accrues for part-time faculty employed on an hourly basis (1 hour per 20 hours of paid service).

Equal Opportunity
:
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

the Merced College jobs page for this position:
Merced College Part-time Faculty Pool – Sociology.