Part-time Faculty Pool: Economics

Salary

$65.60 - $84.00 Hourly

Part Time

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Merced College, CA

Open pool for academic year . Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

Merced College is not just a community college – it's a pioneer of change, redefining the educational landscape with cutting‑edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and strong student support.

This is a part‑time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor may be assigned to teach a variety of courses in economics. 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.
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records.

• Master's degree in economics OR
• Bachelor's degree in economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance, or political science OR
• The equivalent.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning environment.

• Teaching experience in economics.
• 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:
  Describe how your professional experience contributes to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Do not include personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed 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) https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Highly qualified applicants will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Sick leave: faculty employed on a part‑time hourly basis will earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the 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.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.