Part-Time Faculty Pool: History

Position

Part‑Time Faculty Pool:
History at Inside Higher Ed

Merced College, CA

Hourly rate: $65.60 – $84.79. Part‑time position. Up to 10 units per semester, may include evening hours.

Job Number:  Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Open pool for academic year 2025‑2026 Department:
Social Science Cohort under the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts.

• 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 degree in history, or
• Bachelor’s degree in history and a Master’s in political science, humanities, geography, area studies, women’s studies, social science, or ethnic studies, 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. In conducting duties, staff shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred

• Experience teaching in the field.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.

• Sick leave: hourly staff earn sick leave credit one hour for every twenty (20) hours of paid service.

• Fingerprinting and tuberculosis testing required prior to the start of employment.
• Verification of identity and right to work in the United States required.
• All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
• Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Individuals with disabilities may request accommodation to participate in the application process. Submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Submit a complete application by the closing date on the Merced College career pages at

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:
  Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community it response to one page; do not include personally identifying information.
• 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). Link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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

Applicants deemed highly qualified will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.