Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Natural Sciences Education Summer

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer in Summer Session

Salary range: 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 non-senate faculty in effect as of June 30 of the calendar year in which summer session begins. Salary is prorated in accordance with the instructional workload calculation.

• Summer A: 5/20/2026
• Summer B: 6/22/2026
• Summer C: 7/3/2026
• Summer D: 5/20/2026

Position duration: Duration through summer session 2026.

Open date: February 20, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Teaching courses in Summer 2026:
Classroom Interactions
, Issues in Teaching with Fieldwork
, Project Based Instruction
, Other courses as needed.

These pedagogy courses include general education topics combined with a focus on teaching STEM disciplines. The candidate will have opportunities to engage in program building efforts and have an extensive impact on the growth and development of the Cal Teach program.

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will evaluate student work and exams, calculate and post grades, and hold regular posted office hours each week.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the current Lecturers Unit (IX) bargaining agreement for additional information.

Review of applications will begin 3/6/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session dates:

• Summer Session A: 5/20/2026-7/2/2026
• Summer Session B: 6/22/2026-8/14/2026
• Summer Session C: 7/3/2026-8/14/2026
• Summer Session D: 5/20/2026-8/14/2026

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel.

Advanced degree in STEM, education, or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level is required.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Summer 2025 schedules for which you feel you have the qualification to perform the duties of the primary or secondary instructor. Be sure to list your level clearly for each course.
• List of References - List of three references including mailing address, email address, and phone number. (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information - 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.

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snspersonnel

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.

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.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035:
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