Part-time Faculty Pool: Music
Merced College is seeking part-time faculty to join our Music department for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is an adjunct faculty position with a maximum teaching load of 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.
About the Role
Merced College is a pioneering community college in California's Central Valley, committed to innovation, transformative instructional practices, and student success. As a part-time faculty member in the Music department, you will contribute to a dynamic learning environment under the direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine and Performing Arts. The college values employee well-being, professional growth, and a culture of support.
Founded in 1962, Merced College blends tradition with innovation to create a unique educational experience. Located in Merced, CA, the college offers access to urban amenities, small-town charm, and proximity to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.
Responsibilities
- 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 and teaching-learning methods.
- Engage in departmental, area, and campus professional activities and committees.
- Contribute to the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.
- Perform tasks related to student records, such as submitting grades on time.
- Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) and anti-racist principles to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
- Master's in music, or
- Bachelor's in music and Master's in humanities, or
- The equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of community college teaching experience in music.
- Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.
Pay
$66.91 - $86.49 hourly.
Additional compensation is available for those with a doctorate.
Benefits
- Sick leave: Faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.