Part-time Faculty Pool: Business

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave credits

Diverse working environment

Job summary

A community college is seeking a part-time faculty member for its Business department. The role involves teaching various business courses and engaging in curriculum development. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in business or related fields and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the classroom. This position offers competitive hourly rates and the chance to make a meaningful impact on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience promoting diversity and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in business courses.
• Maintain student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in curriculum development and professional activities.

Skills

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Current technology skills related to teaching

Education

Master's degree in business or related field

Bachelor's degree in business and a Master's degree in economics or related field

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Business

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 20250013

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

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Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we are pioneers of change, redefining the educational landscape with a focus on innovation and student success.

About Merced College: Founded in 1962, Merced College blends tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment. Merced is located in California\'s Central Valley and offers access to a range of natural and cultural amenities.

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of business courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• 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:

• Master\'s degree in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education OR
• Bachelor\'s degree in any of the above AND Master\'s degree in economics, personnel management, public administration, or JD or LL.B. degree
• OR Bachelor\'s degree in economics with a business emphasis AND Master\'s degree in personnel management, public administration, or JD or LL.B. degree 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.

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. Applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit your 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).

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified will be invited to oral interviews. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for every twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense before start. All offers are subject to Board of Trustees approval. 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. Submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit Merced College job page on the district career site.

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