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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Part-time Faculty Pool: Computer Information Systems

Merced, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65.60/hr - $84.79/hr

2+ years exp

Merced College is a pioneering community college located in California's Central Valley, focused on redefining the educational landscape. They are seeking part-time faculty to provide innovative instruction in Computer Information Systems, engaging with students and maintaining academic standards.

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Responsibilities

Provide 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

Qualification

Master's degreeTeaching experienceLearning Management SystemInstructional designCulturally affirming principlesDiversity sensitivityProfessional developmentCommunication skills

Required

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a Master's degree

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to teaching assignment OR

Associate's degree in any discipline AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to teaching assignment OR

The equivalent

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

Benefits

Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.