Part-time Faculty Pool: Geology

Overview

This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Science, Math, and Engineering. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number:
Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA

Open pool for academic year

Merced College is a community college focused on innovation, transformation, and student success. The college emphasizes student outcomes, equity, and a supportive work environment.

• 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 geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR
• Bachelor's in geology AND Master's in geography, physics, or geochemistry 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.

• 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. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page and do not include any personally identifying information.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation 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)./

Note:

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

Interview information:
Highly qualified applicants may be invited to an oral interview before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee benefits:

Sick leave accrues for part-time faculty at the rate of one hour per twenty hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. All offers of employment 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. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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