Part-time Faculty Pool: Microbiology

Part‑time Faculty Pool:
Microbiology

Job Number:

Department: Open pool for academic year

Location: Merced College, CA

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part‑time

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

General Description: This is a part‑time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Science, Math and Engineering. The professor may teach all levels of biological sciences. 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.

• A master’s degree in any biological science OR
• A bachelor’s degree in any biological science AND a master’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science 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 their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

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

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time 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:
  The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community ase describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information.
  
  Limit your response to one (1) page.
• 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) https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will 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.

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