Lecturer in Public Health: Academic Year 2026-27; Anticipated

Position Overview

Position title: Unit 18 Faculty

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance 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.

Academic year or fall/spring semester.

Open date: May 20, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 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 lecturers to teach courses in Public Health in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:

• Research Methods
• Health Promotion
• Health Communication
• Public Health Internships in the Community

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

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 6/3/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Academic Year. Full time and part time positions available. Part time varies based on need and availability.

Basic qualifications: 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 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 at the linked page. 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

• A recent teaching evaluation

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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.

The University of California, Merced, 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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.