Part-time Faculty Pool: Mathematics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time faculty member for mathematics courses. The role requires a Master's degree and teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining academic records, and participating in curriculum development. This position offers a competitive hourly salary and a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or applied mathematics required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Skills to promote a respectful and equitable learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mathematics instruction as per established outlines.
• Maintain attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Master's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics

Teaching experience in the field

Current technology skills related to teaching

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics

Bachelor's degree in mathematics and Master's in statistics or similar

Job description

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool: Mathematics

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 20250048

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Mathematics

Open pool for academic year 2025-20256

Additional Compensation for Doctorate

General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment. The professor may teach all levels of mathematics from fundamentals of mathematics through transfer level courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities / 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 mathematics or applied mathematics OR
• Bachelor’s degree in either field AND Master’s degree in statistics, physics, or mathematics education from an accredited institution 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:

• Teaching experience in the field
• 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 employment portal.

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 demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form is 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 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 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.

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, see the Merced College career pages on the official site.

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