Lecturer in Natural Sciences : Physics AY 2025-2026

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. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start : 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 : 2025-26

Position description

Applicants internal to the UCM Department of Physics who had an appointment in 2024-2025 and apply by the "Initial Review Date" of 3 / 22 / 2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part-time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in AY 2025-2026 :

• Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
• Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
• Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences
• Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences
• Other courses as needed

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will be evaluating student work and exams, calculating and posting grades, and holding 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 following url for additional information : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / ix / index.html

Appointments for AY 2025 / 2026 and / or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed in April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed in October. The posting will remain open through February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

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

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

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

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01865

Help contact : snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. UC 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.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The University of California 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.

Job location : Merced, CA

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