Part-time Faculty Pool: Geography

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool:
Geography

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number:

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

Location:

Merced College, CA

Department:
Fine & Performing Arts and Social Sciences

Open pool for academic year . Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is committed to innovation and a high-impact learning environment.

• 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.
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records.

• Required
  :
  • Master s in geography OR
  • Bachelor s in geography AND Master s in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR
  • The Equivalent OR
  • See Interdisciplinary Studies
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive learning and work environment.

• Teaching experience in the field.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.

• How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at
• Required Documentation:
• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter).
• Resume.
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted).
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement:
  The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit your response to one page with no personal identifying information.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a US evaluation and translation by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).
• Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
• Interview Information
  :
  Highly qualified applicants may be invited to oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews, which will be scheduled on site.
• Employee Benefits
  :
  Sick leave accrual for part-time faculty on hourly basis; one (1) hour of sick leave for every twenty (20) hours of paid service.
• Condition of Employment
  :
  The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and TB tested at their own expense prior to start. All offers subject to Board of Trustees approval. Applicants must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.