Part-time Faculty Pool: Administration of Justice​/Criminal Justice

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number:

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Merced College, CA

This is a part‑time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health, Child Development, Kinesiology, and Public Safety. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of administration of justice/criminal justice courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include 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.
• 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 within professional circles.
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes.

• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an acceptable accredited institution AND two (2) years of professional experience.
• Associate degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND six (6) years of professional experience.
• The equivalent degree and experience.
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

• 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 (cover letter), resume, list of three professional references (no reference letters), legible unofficial college transcripts, diversity statement (no personal identifying info, one page), and other applicable documents.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.