Part-Time Instructors Teacher Preparation Program; Fall or Summer

Position Overview

Part-Time Instructors Teacher Preparation Program (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027)

University of California Merced

Position title:

Part-Time Instructor, Teacher Preparation Program

Salary range: $1,875 to $4,500 per course, depending on assignment and class enrollment.

Anticipated start:
Fall 2026 – As early as August 2026;
Spring 2027 – As early as January 2027;
Summer 2027 – As early as May 2027.

Position duration:
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and/or Summer 2027 semesters.

(Appointment may include one or more terms, based on program needs and candidate availability).

Open date:
July 13, 2026

Next review date:
Monday, July 27, 2026, 11:59pm Pacific Time

Final date:
Monday, May 3, 2027, 11:59pm Pacific Time

The Teacher Preparation Program (TPP), housed within the Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at the University of California, Merced, invites applications for Part‑Time Instructor positions for the 2026‑2027 academic year, including the summer 2027 term.

These are by‑agreement, semester‑based contract appointments, filled based on instructional need. Reappointment, if applicable, is contingent upon program demand, performance, and course availability. Instructors must be capable of delivering course content independently while collaborating with TPP leadership and faculty teams to support program goals.

• Participate in mandatory instructor orientation and training
• Attend monthly instructor meetings
• Teach assigned TPP courses either face‑to‑face or online, typically scheduled from 4:30‑6:50 PM or 7:10‑9:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
• Be available for course preparation, grading, and student support outside of class hours
• Serve as a rotating panelist for program admission interviews of prospective teacher candidates
• Review and respond to student course evaluations; engage in professional development as recommended for program continuous improvement
• Complete required UC trainings, including:
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
  • Cybersecurity Awareness
  • Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • UC Ethical Values and Conduct
  • Workplace Violence Prevention
  (Approximately 2 hours total)

• Foundations of Education
• Teaching Practicum
• Clinical Practice I:
  Initial Student Teaching
• Clinical Practice II:
  Field Experience Support
• Clinical Practice III:
  Solo or Co‑Teaching
• Diverse Students:
  Inclusive Instruction
• Project‑Based Instruction and Assessment
• Technology‑Supported Project‑Based Learning
• Secondary Reading for Understanding
• Single Subject Methods – English and Language Arts
• Single Subject Methods – History and Social Sciences
• Single Subject Methods – Math
• Single Subject Methods – Science
• Research Methods in Education
• Learning, Cognition, and Instruction
• Physical Science, Math and Scientific Literacy
• Integrated Courses:
  • Integrated Earth and Space Sciences, Math, and Digital Literacy
  • Integrated Life Sciences, Math, and Health Literacy
  • Integrated Humanities and Visual Literacy
  • Integrated Humanities and Cultural Literacy
  • Integrated Humanities and Global Literacy

• Bilingual and Bicultural Teaching:
  Spanish
• Sociocultural Overview of the Spanish Fluent World
• Bilingual Field Experience

Appointments are made as needed throughout the year, with most positions filled in the spring and summer for upcoming courses.

Basic qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience (TK‑16)
• Teaching experience in the appropriate content area
• A master's degree in a related field
• A valid California Clear Credential with English Learner Authorization or CLAD (A terminal degree – e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. – may substitute for the credential)
• Knowledge of California content standards (relevant to Teacher Preparation courses)
• Knowledge of the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs)
• Knowledge of current educational theory and practice
• Demonstrated experience using effective support strategies for English learners and students with diverse learning needs
• Experience with online instruction, including use of learning management systems and…