Professor of Accounting/Business
Salary: $72,387.00 – $96,951.00 Annually
Job
Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20260218
Closing: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College,
CA
Department:
This is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Business Department at Merced College under
the general direction of the dean of instruction. The professor will teach a variety of courses within the Accounting and Business programs.
The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include evening and variable hours. The primary teaching assignment will
include teaching within our Rising Scholars Prison Education program, online classes, dual enrollment classes, and in-person classes on the
Merced Campus. The Merced College Rising Scholars program serves currently incarcerated students at two State Institutions: Valley State
Prison and Central California Women’s Facility, along with Juvenile Hall and the United States Federal Penitentiary (Atwater). We are
seeking a socially conscious, equity-minded individual to teach in our rapidly growing Rising Scholars Program. The successful candidate
will bring a passion for this marginalized student population and must pass a background check with the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation. This position seeks to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts programmatically and institutionally. The
primary teaching assignment will be in prisons, with additional courses on the main campus or online as needed.
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 promoters student success
through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student
achievement.
Salary Schedule: *Position’s
initial maximum salary placement is $96,951*
All successful candidates with doctorates will receive both the two step
placement and the doctoral stipend
General
Description:
This is a full-time, tenure track instructional
assignment under the general direction of the Dean of Business and Economics. The professor will teach a variety of courses. The specific
mix of teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester. The standard teaching load is 15 units per semester, which may include
face-to-face, distance education, evening and weekend hours.
Examples of Duties
- 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
Typical Qualifications
Minimum
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must meet minimum qualifications in both Accounting and Business:
Master’s in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration
OR
Bachelor’s in business with accounting emphasis or business administration with accounting emphasis or economics
with an accounting emphasis AND Master’s in business, business administration, business education, economics, taxation,
finance or the equivalent
(NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in accountancy or business administration with accounting concentration, with a
CPA license is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
OR
The equivalent education or
experience
Business:
Master’s in business, business management, business administration, accountancy,
finance, marketing or business education
OR
Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in
economics, personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
OR
Bachelor’s in economics with a business emphasis AND Master’s in personnel management, public administration, or Juris Doctor
Degree (J.D.) or Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)
OR
The equivalent education or experience
Supplemental
Information
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College
career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.
Required
Documentation:
- Letter
of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter) - Resume
- 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 - List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
- 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) http://www.mccd.e
du/offices/hr/jobs/eqforms.html
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:
Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to
participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to
the interview stage.
Interview dates are to be determined with in-person, final interviews scheduled the following
day.
Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits
for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental
coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced
College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are
also provided.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be
fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform
Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment
are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or
without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the
application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5241828/professor-of-accounting-business
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