Part-time Faculty Pool: Microbiology

Overview

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type
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Part-time instructional assignment, open pool for academic year

Job Number:

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: 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 continuous improvement. This description retains the core information about the role as part of Merced College’s mission and community context.

This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Science, Math and Engineering. The professor may teach all levels of biological sciences. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g., grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• 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
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

• A master's degree in any biological science OR
• A bachelor's degree in any biological science AND a master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science 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. In conducting duties, staff shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

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

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

• 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 addressing how you contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (limit one page)
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form is required for applicants seeking equivalency

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

Applicants deemed highly qualified 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.

Sick leave: part-time faculty earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for every twenty hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to verify identity and right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position 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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