*Professor of Accounting/Business

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Professor of Accounting/Business. The position focuses on teaching accounting and business courses, with a 15-unit load per semester, including online, evening, and weekend offerings.

It includes work in the Rising Scholars Prison Education program and on-campus duties at Merced. The successful candidate will support diversity and equity initiatives, undergo a background check, and contribute to ongoing program growth and student

Qualifications

• Master's in accounting or MBA with accounting concentration is required.
• Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or economics with accounting emphasis plus Master's in business or related field is required.
• Equivalent education or experience will be considered.
• Master's in business, management, economics, or related fields with accounting emphasis is acceptable.
• Bachelor's in economics with business emphasis and Master's in personnel management/public administration or JD/LL.B. is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and course outlines.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies; maintain contact with students.
• Maintain and submit attendance and scholastic records in the LMS (grades and syllabi).
• Utilize the LMS to deliver, prepare, and grade assignments and exams.
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design and methods.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with policy.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Develop teaching-learning methods and materials.
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees.
• Represent the college within the Merced community and professional circles.
• Participate in learning outcomes assessment for continuous improvement.

Education

Master's in accounting or MBA with accounting concentration

Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or economics with accounting emphasis and Master's in business/related field

Equivalent education or experience

Master's in business, management, economics, or related fields with accounting emphasis

Bachelor's in economics with business emphasis and Master's in personnel management/public administration or JD/LL.B.

Job description

*Professor of Accounting/Business

Salary: $73,835.00 - $99,878.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 20260902

Closing: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department

This is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Business Department at Merced College under the general direction of the dean of instruction. The professor will teach a variety of courses within the Accounting and Business programs. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which includes evening and variable hours. The primary teaching assignment will include teaching within our Rising Scholars Prison Education program, online classes, dual enrollment classes, and in-person classes on the Merced Campus. The Merced College Rising Scholars program serves currently incarcerated students at two State Institutions: Valley State Prison and Central California Women’s Facility, along with Juvenile Hall and the United States Federal Penitentiary (Atwater). We are seeking a socially conscious, equity-minded individual to teach in our rapidly growing Rising Scholars Program. The successful candidate will bring a passion for this marginalized student population and must pass a background check with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This position seeks to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts programmatically and institutionally. The primary teaching assignment will be in prisons, with additional courses on the main campus or online as needed.

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

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule

*Position's initial maximum salary placement is $99,878*

All successful candidates with doctorates will receive both the two step placement and the doctoral stipend

General Description

This is a full-time, tenure track instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Business and Economics. The professor will teach a variety of courses. The specific mix of teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include face-to-face, distance education, evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• 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
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training/Experience

The successful candidate must meet minimum qualifications in both Accounting and Business:

Accounting Master's in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration

OR

Bachelor's in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics with an accounting emphasis AND Master's in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation, finance or the equivalent

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

OR

The equivalent education or experience

Business: Master's in business, business management, business administration, accountancy, finance, marketing or business education

OR

Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR

Bachelor's in economics with a business emphasis AND Master's in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)

OR

The equivalent education or experience

Supplemental Information

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

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Interview dates are to be determined with in-person, final interviews scheduled the following day.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

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