Part-Time History Instructor (Adjunct) – Evening Courses

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

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.