Part-time Faculty Pool: Computer Information Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community college is seeking part-time faculty for the Computer Information Systems department in Merced, CA. The ideal candidate will deliver innovative instruction, maintain engagement with students, and participate in curriculum development. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate professional experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and flexible teaching schedules.

Qualifications

• Professional experience required with a Master's degree.
• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Promote and incorporate principles for an equitable learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction per course expectations.
• Maintain required student attendance records.
• Participate in departmental professional activities.

Skills

Innovative instruction

Curriculum development

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Computer Information Systems

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250021

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

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Merced College is inviting applicants to join a transformative, innovative community college focused on delivering excellence in higher education. This is an instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Science, Math and Engineering with a maximum teaching load of 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 in any discipline AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to teaching assignment OR
• Associate's degree in any discipline AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to teaching assignment 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 in the recruitment system. Do not include extraneous links here.

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. 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)

Only the required documentation 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: Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid 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 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.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation 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

To apply, visit the Merced College career pages for the Part-time Faculty Pool: Computer Information Systems