Part-time Faculty Pool: Spanish

Overview

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: Open pool for academic year

Additional Compensation for Doctorate

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At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development to enrich our community.

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• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

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General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Spanish Department under the general direction of the Dean of English and Humanities. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of Spanish courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties /

Essential Functions:

• 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 / Typical

Qualifications:

• Master’s in the language being taught OR
• Bachelor’s in the language being taught AND Master’s in another language or linguistics OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture an inclusive and equitable learning and work environment. Staff shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students…