Part-time Faculty Pool: Daily Skills; Specialized Instruction DSPS: Non-credit

Overview

Part-time Faculty Pool:
Daily Living Skills (Specialized Instruction DSPS: Non-credit)

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number:

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Non-credit Department

Open pool for academic year Additional Compensation for Doctorate

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Noncredit Department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Adult Education and Noncredit. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

• 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

Required
:

• Bachelor's degree with any of the following majors: education of students with specific or multiple disabilities; special education; psychology; physical education with an emphasis in adaptive physical education; communicative disorders; rehabilitation; computer-based education; other computer-related majors which include course work on adapted or assistive computer technology for students with disabilities; other majors related to providing specialized instruction or services to persons with disabilities OR
• Associate's degree with one of the majors specified above AND four years of experience providing specialized instruction or services to persons in the disability category or categories being served.

• 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 the Merced College career site (note: remove broken or external links).

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 describe how their professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization, if applicable.
• Equivalency Review Form, if applicable (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 listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation…