Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-time Faculty Pool: Communication Studies in Mer

Part‑time Faculty Pool: Communication Studies

Merced College, a community college in California’s Central Valley, invites applications for a part‑time instructional assignment in the English and Humanities Department under the guidance of the Dean of English and Humanities. The role provides up to 10 units per semester, including evening and weekend hours, and offers an hourly salary of $65.60–$84.79. The position closes on 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific.

General Description

This role focuses on teaching a range of communication courses, developing curriculum, and engaging in departmental and campus activities. Responsibilities include maintaining learning management systems, meeting assessment standards, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Duties

• Provide innovative instruction aligned with current pedagogy and course expectations.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance policies, and maintain substantive contact.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System.
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade assignments and examinations.
• Employ effective instructional design, applications, and methods.
• Offer regular office hours as per policy.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Produce and review teaching–learning materials.
• Contribute to departmental, area, and campus professional activities and committees.
• Represent Merced College within the community and professional circles.
• Engage in the college’s learning outcomes assessment program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech, broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in the same area plus a Master’s in drama, theater arts, mass communication, or English.
• Equivalency experience recognized as equivalent.
• Commitment to culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles in all teaching activities.

Preferred

• Prior teaching experience in the field.
• Current technology skills related to instructional delivery and openness to further development.

How to Apply

• Submit a complete application by the closing date through the Merced College career portal (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs).

Required Documentation

• Letter of interest (cover letter).
• Resume.
• Three professional references (no reference letters).
• Unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
• Diversity statement (max one page).
• Foreign transcript evaluation if applicable.
• Equivalency review form if qualifications are not directly met.

Benefits

Hourly faculty earn sick leave at one hour per twenty hours of paid service. Additional benefits and compensation may be discussed during interview.

Condition of Employment

Applicants must undergo fingerprinting and tuberculosis testing before employment. Verification of identity and U.S. work authorization is required. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Contact

For more information or to apply, visit the job posting at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4973262/part-time-faculty-pool-communication-studies.