Part-time Faculty Pool: Multimedia (Digital Arts)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time faculty member for multimedia courses. Responsibilities include providing instruction, maintaining attendance records, and participating in curriculum development. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree and related professional experience, along with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree plus required professional experience.
• Ability to promote diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in digital arts courses.
• Maintain student attendance and scholastic records.
• Participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Culturally affirming DEIA principles

Current technology skills related to teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree with two years experience

Associate's degree with six years experience

Job description

Part‑time Faculty Pool: Multimedia (Digital Arts)

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20250052

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

Location: Merced College, CA

This is a part‑time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of digital art courses. 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

• Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience OR
• Any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree
• 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

How to Apply

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.

• 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. As such, 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 (1) page.
• 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) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

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. 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