Part-Time Faculty Pool: Political Science

Overview

Part-Time Faculty Pool:
Political Science

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: Social Science

Open pool for academic year . Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is a community college focused on innovation and student success. This pool supports part-time instructional capacity in the Social Science cohort, with potential assignments in political science courses.

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of political science courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

• 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

Required:

• Master's in political science, government, or international relations OR
• Bachelor's in any of the preceding AND Master's in economics, history, public administration, social science, sociology, any ethnic studies, JD or LL.B. 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. Staff 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

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages.

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing 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 degree major and date granted; official copies are not required unless hired
• Diversity Statement: describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation by an approved organization
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (required for equivalency applicants)

Only the required documentation listed here will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Applicants deemed highly qualified may 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.

Sick leave: part-time hourly faculty accrue sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for every 20 hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and TB tested at own expense prior to start. All new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. Offers are subject to Board approval. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process by submitting a request with the application.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.