Part-time Faculty Pool: Daily Living Skills (Specialized Instruction DSPS: Non-credit)

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 local educational institution is seeking a Part-time Faculty member for the Daily Living Skills course. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, maintaining student records, and participating in departmental activities. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with experience in specialized instruction. This role offers a supportive environment for teaching and encourages DEIA principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant majors for specialized instruction.
• Four years experience required for those holding an Associate's degree.
• Current technology skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction based on current pedagogy.
• Maintain student attendance and grades.
• Participate in curriculum development and departmental activities.

Skills

Innovative instructional skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Associate's degree and four years relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Daily Living Skills (Specialized Instruction DSPS: Non-credit)

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250027

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Non-credit Department

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

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Noncredit Department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Adult Education and Noncredit. 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:

• Bachelor's degree with any of the following majors: education of students with specific or multiple disabilities; special education; psychology; physical education with an emphasis in adaptive physical education; communicative disorders; rehabilitation; computer-based education; other computer-related majors which include course work on adapted or assistive computer technology for students with disabilities; other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities OR
• Associate's degree with one of the majors specified above AND four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category or categories being served.

• 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 Merced College career site (note: remove broken or external links).

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 describe how their professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization, if applicable.
• Equivalency Review Form, if applicable (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: 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.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave, part-time hourly faculty 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 must verify identity and the right to work in the United States. Offers 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 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 jobs page for this position.

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