Part-time Faculty Pool: Sociology

Part-time Faculty Pool:
Sociology

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:

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General Description:
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, including Introduction to Sociology. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening 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,…