Part-Time Faculty Pool: History

Merced Community College District; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Merced College seeks part-time instructors for the History adjunct pool for 2026-2027. The assignment may include teaching a variety of history courses with a maximum load of 10 units per semester, including possible evening hours.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in History or equivalent and commit to DEIA principles. This on-site position offers an hourly wage of $66.91–$86.49, and is designated as adjunct faculty with potential for additional compensation for advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in history or equivalent
• DEIA and anti-racist principles required
• Experience teaching in history preferred
• Tech skills for teaching in the discipline required

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade assignments and exams
• Post and maintain office hours per policy
• Participate in curriculum development and review
• Develop teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in committees and assessment programs
• Submit grades on time and manage student records

Skills

DEIA emphasis

Education

Master's degree in history

Bachelor's degree in history

Master's in political science

Master's in humanities

Master's in geography

Master's in area studies

Master's in women's studies

Master's in social science

Master's in ethnic studies

The equivalent

Promote DEIA principles

Experience teaching in the field

Current technology skills for teaching

Job description

Open pool for academic year 2026-2027Additional Compensation for Doctorate

Part-Time Faculty Pool: History

Salary: $66.91 - $86.49 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 20260040

Closing: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community EngagementMerced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

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 of history courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Examples of Duties

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

Required

Typical Qualifications

• Master's degree in history OR
• Bachelor's degree in history AND Master's in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women's studies, social science, or ethnic studies 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: Experience teaching in the field
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

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 (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, 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.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer