Lecturer in Global Arts, Media and Writing Studies: Summer

Position Overview

Lecturer in Summer Session

A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. For current appointees, normal compensation will be based on the annual salary of the Unit 18 faculty NSF in effect as of June 30 of the calendar year in which summer session begins. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

• Summer Session A: 5/26/2026
• Summer Session B: 6/22/2026
• Summer Session C: 7/6/2026
• Summer Session D: 5/26/2026

Duration through Summer Session 2026

• Open date:
  February 11, 2026
• Next review date:
  Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
• Final date:
  Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks lecturer(s) to teach courses in Global Arts, Media & Writing Studies for Summer 2026 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:

• Drawing I
• Painting I
• Introduction to Music Studies

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers.

This is a limited‑term appointment which falls under the purview of the Agreement for the Lecturers Unit between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

For more information, please contact Ignacio Lopez‑Craig at ilopez-calvo

Review of applications will begin 2/25/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

• Summer Session A Dates: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/2026
• Summer Session B Dates: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/2026
• Summer Session C Dates: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/2026
• Summer Session D Dates: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/2026

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

• Curriculum Vitae

  Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form

  As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

  “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

  Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

• Statement of Teaching

  A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.

• Sample Syllabus
• Recent Teaching Evaluation

• 3 required (contact information only)

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Merced, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H‑1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

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