Part-time Faculty Pool: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time faculty member for Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice courses. Applicants should have relevant teaching experience and possess at least a Bachelor's degree. The role includes providing instruction, maintaining records, and participating in curriculum development. Compensation ranges from $65.60 to $84.79 per hour, with additional pay for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Professional experience required for applicants with a Master's degree.
• Two years of professional experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of professional experience with an Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in accordance with course expectations.
• Maintain student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in curriculum development and departmental activities.

Skills

Professional experience

Current technology skills

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250002

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026. Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health, Child Development, Kinesiology, and Public Safety. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of administration of justice/criminal justice courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties

• 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

Typical Qualifications

Required:

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an acceptable accredited institution AND two (2) years of professional experience OR
• Associate degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND six (6) years of professional experience 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 their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred:

• 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 required site (no external links included in this description).

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 hired.
• Diversity Statement: describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit response to one 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)

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

Interview Information

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position 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 and Conditions

Sick leave: part-time hourly faculty shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each 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. All offers are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. Applicants 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.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit the career page: the Merced College job posting for this position.

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