Part-time Faculty Pool: Home Economics: Noncredit

Merced College; Merced (CA); Sur place; USD 90 370 - 116 806; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sick leave accrual

Résumé du poste

A community college in California is seeking a part-time instructor for Home Economics courses. Applicants should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate's degree with significant experience. Duties include providing quality instruction, maintaining academic records, and promoting an inclusive learning environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and flexibility in teaching hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in home economics or related field OR Associate's degree with four years of relevant experience.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• Current technology skills relevant to the discipline.

Responsabilités

• Provide instruction in accordance with course outlines.
• Inform students about course requirements and evaluate their performance.
• Maintain required records and participate in curriculum development.

Connaissances

Culturally affirming principles

Technology skills related to teaching

Formation

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree + 4 years relevant experience

Description du poste

Part-time Faculty Pool: Home Economics: Noncredit

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250042

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Adult Education and Noncredit

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

Merced College is a community college in Merced, California. This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Adult Education and Noncredit. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of home economics courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• 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:
• Bachelor\'s degree in home economics, life management, family and consumer studies, dietetics, food management, interior design, or clothing and textiles OR
• Associate\'s degree in any of the above and four years of professional experience related to the subject of the course taught
• 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. Closing date information is provided in the original posting.
• 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: Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page and do not include personally identifying information.
• 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 as 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: part-time faculty employed on an 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 his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with applicable laws, 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 accommodations 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 page for the part-time faculty pool: home economics noncredit (URL provided in posting).