Part-time Faculty Pool: Economics

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 115,718; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time faculty member for their economics program. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in economics or a related field, have teaching experience, and incorporate culturally affirming principles in their teaching. Responsibilities include providing instruction and maintaining student records. Salary ranges from $65.60 to $84.00 hourly. Additional compensation for Doctorate is available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or Bachelor’s degree in economics with a Master's in a related field.
• Teaching experience and current technology skills preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience in economics

Current technology skills related to teaching

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Education

Master's degree in economics or related field

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

Job description

Part-time Faculty Pool: Economics

Salary: $65.60 - $84.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 20250030
Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

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

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is a community college focused on innovation and student success. We are committed to providing a dynamic learning environment and opportunities for professional growth.

General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of courses in economics. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Essential Functions

• 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

Typical Qualifications

• Required:
  • 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 and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.
• Preferred: Teaching experience in economics; 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.

• 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: Describe how your 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: Those 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, 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 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 careers page for this position.

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