Part-time Faculty Pool: Economics

Salary: $65.60 - $84.00 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number:

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

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Social Science Cohort, Merced College

Open pool for academic year . Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

This is a part‑time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine & Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of courses in economics. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

• 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 degree in economics OR
• Bachelor's degree in economics AND Master's in business, business administration, business management, business education, finance, or political science OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning environment

• Teaching experience in economics
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Sick leave: faculty employed on a part‑time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the 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 any needed accommodation 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.