Part-Time Faculty Pool: History

Part-Time Faculty Pool:
History

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: Social Science

Open pool for academic year
Additional Compensation for Doctorate

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is a community college focused on innovation, student success, and workforce preparation. The college is located in Merced, California, in the Central Valley.

General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor may be assigned to teach a variety of history courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Examples of Duties

• 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

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in history OR
• Bachelor's degree in history AND Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science, or ethnic studies OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. Staff shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

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

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at the following URL:
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Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing 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 degree was granted; official copies are not required unless hired
• Diversity Statement: describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page. Do not include personally identifying information.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (required for equivalency applicants) with the provided URL if needed

Only the required documentation listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

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

Employee Benefits: Sick leave accrual for part-time hourly faculty is at the rate of one hour for every twenty paid hours of service.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to Board of Trustees approval. The applicant must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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