Part-time Faculty Pool: Geography

Overview

Merced College is seeking a part-time instructor in Geography for the  academic year. The position is instructional and subject to maximum teaching load of 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours. This is a part-time hourly assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Fine & Performing Arts and Social Sciences.

• 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

• Master's in geography OR
• Bachelor's in geography AND Master's in geology, history, meteorology or oceanography OR
• The Equivalent OR
• See Interdisciplinary Studies
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment

• 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 at

• 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:
  Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• 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 seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency)

• Interview information:
  Highly qualified applicants may be invited for oral interviews before a screening committee
• Employee benefits:
  
  Sick leave accrues for part-time hourly faculty

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment. All offers 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 accommodations to participate in the application process.