Merced College

Part-time Faculty Pool: Automotive Technology

Location
Merced, CA
Pay
$66 – $86 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 12, 2026

About this position

Part-time Faculty Pool: Automotive Technology Salary: $66.91 - $86.49 Hourly Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 20260010 Closing: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Merced College, CA Department: Open pool for academic year 2026-2027Additional Compensation for Doctorate 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 proud to be 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. Merced College Mission At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services: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. General Description: This is a part-time instructional assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Career Technical Education. The professor could be assigned to teach various courses in the automotive technology program. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours. Examples of DutiesProvide 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 Typical Qualifications Required: Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND two (2) years of professional experience OR Associate's degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND six (6) years of professional 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 their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues. Preferred: Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments Supplemental Information How to Apply:Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs. 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. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed 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://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/ Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile. Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to int

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$66 – $86 per hour
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$1,124/ course, n=78
California median
$10,200/ course, n=301

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