Professor of Accounting​/Business

Professor of Accounting/Business

Salary: $72,387.00 - $96,951.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
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Closing: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA

This is a full‑time, tenure‑track position in the Business Department at Merced College under the general direction of the dean of instruction. The professor will teach a variety of courses within the Accounting and Business programs. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening and variable hours. The primary teaching assignment will include teaching within our Rising Scholars Prison Education program, online classes, dual enrollment classes, and in‑person classes on the Merced Campus.

The Merced College Rising Scholars program serves currently incarcerated students at two State Institutions:
Valley State Prison and Central California Women’s Facility, along with Juvenile Hall and the United States Federal Penitentiary (Atwater). We are seeking a socially conscious, equity‑minded individual to teach in our rapidly growing Rising Scholars Program. The successful candidate will bring a passion for this marginalized student population and must pass a background check with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

This position seeks to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts programmatically and institutionally. The primary teaching assignment will be in prisons, with additional courses on the main campus or online as needed.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college – we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward‑thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

Committed to the well‑being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

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

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

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Position’s initial maximum salary placement is $96,951. All successful candidates with doctorates will receive both the two step placement and the doctoral stipend.

This is a full‑time, tenure‑track instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Business and Economics. The professor will teach a variety of courses. The specific mix of teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include face‑to‑face, distance education, 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.
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