Lecturer in Chemical and Materials Engineering : Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range : A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start : Anticipated Start Date varies by term :

Academic Year : 7 / 1 / 2025 - 6 / 30 / 2026

Fall Semester : 8 / 1 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 31 / 2026

Position duration : Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window

Open date : March 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Mar 27, 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.

Position description

The Chemical and Materials Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and / or part-time lecturer positions to teach courses for Academic Year 2025-2026, including :

• MSE 104 : Engineering Living Systems
• MSE 113 : Materials Characterization
• MSE 118 : Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
• MSE 152 : Materials Processing & Performance II : Materials Selection
• MSE 162 : 3D Printing Research and Development
• MSE 194 : Capstone Design
• CHE 165 : Plastic Pollution
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions : https : / / catalog.ucmerced.edu / content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

Responsibilities include creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours / week), grading examinations / papers, and possibly holding discussion sections or supervising graduate student teaching assistants or readers.

This is a limited-term appointment under the UC and AF of T agreement. Terms are subject to UC policy. More info : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / ix / index.html

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement (listing courses taught, class sizes, instructor roles), and three references with contact info. Teaching evaluations are optional.

Appointments are reviewed around April for AY 2025-2026 and Fall 2025, October for Spring 2026. The posting remains open until February 2026.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications : Advanced degree in relevant field.

Preferred qualifications : Proven record of teaching excellence with diverse student backgrounds.

Application Requirements

Reference requirements

Provide three references with contact info.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01959

Help contact :

soe-adminopsservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

UC Merced, the newest UC campus, is ranked highly nationally and committed to research and inclusive education. The campus is linked to Yosemite, sustainability initiatives, and regional economic development. UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected statuses. Employment requires compliance with UC policies, including vaccination policies.

Job location

Merced, CA

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