Part-time Faculty Pool: Anthropology

Overview

Department:
Open pool for academic year . Additional compensation for doctorate. Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not just your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, ready to redefine the educational landscape and set new standards for excellence. Located in California's Central Valley, Merced College aims to provide an innovative and supportive environment for employees. We emphasize innovation, dedication to employee growth, and a mission to revolutionize the community college experience.

Merced College was founded in 1962 and seeks to blend tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment.

Location perks include access to natural landscapes, proximity to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park, with affordable housing options and a community of about 90,000 residents. The college promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and opportunity for those who want to impact higher education positively.

Merced College Mission:
Students are the focus, and success is the measure of the college. The college transforms lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision:
Enriching the community through educational experiences and support services.

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort. General direction from the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach various anthropology courses. Maximum teaching load: 10 units per semester, may include evenings and weekends.

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance policies, and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records in 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 professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program to continually improve student learning outcomes

• Master's degree in anthropology or archaeology OR
• Bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology AND master's degree in sociology, biological sciences, forensic sciences, genetics, or paleontology OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an equitable learning and work environment

• Teaching experience in anthropology
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and 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 your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) with degree major and date; official copies not required unless hired
• Diversity Statement describing how you would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include U.S. evaluation and translation
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form for applicants seeking equivalency

Note:

Only the required documentation will be accepted for this recruitment. Additional documents will be removed from your application profile.

Highly qualified applicants may be invited to oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be interviewed on site.

Sick leave is earned for part-time hourly employees as per policy.

Candidate must be fingerprinted and TB tested at own expense prior to start. All offers are subject to Board approval. Applicants must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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