Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027; Anticipated

Position Overview

Position title:

Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start:
Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027

Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

Position duration:
Duration through Academic Year

The Computer Science and Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and/or part‑time lecturer positions to teach the following courses for Academic Year :

• CSE 001:
  Intro to Computer Science
• CSE 005:
  Intro Computer Applications
• CSE 015:
  Discrete Mathematics
• CSE 019:
  Introduction to Computing
• CSE 022:
  Intro to Programming
• CSE 024:
  Advanced Programming
• CSE 030:
  Data Structures
• CSE 031:
  Computer Organization
• CSE 100:
  Algorithm Design and Analysis
• CSE 107:
  Intro to Digital Image Process
• CSE 108:
  Full Stack Web Development
• CSE 111:
  Database Systems
• CSE 120:
  Software Engineering
• CSE 157:
  Signal Processing for IoT
• CSE 160:
  Computer Networks
• CSE 162:
  Mobile Computing
• CSE 180:
  Introduction to Robotics
• CSE 185:
  Intro to Computer Vision
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions.

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours per week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader.

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.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor, and a list of three references with contact information. Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment.

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 ineligible for this position.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
  - Statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor.
• Teaching Evaluation
  - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available. (Optional)
• 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.

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

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