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. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start : Anticipated Start Date varies by term : Academic Year 2025-2026 (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.

Position description

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

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours / 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 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.

Refer to the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position.

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) 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 4) list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Appointments for AY 2025-2026 and / or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until 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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications : Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field is required.

Preferred qualifications : 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.

Application requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - 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 of Information Release - as a condition of employment, the finalist will disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, or if they have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment.

Important : Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

Please provide a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Apply and help

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01959

Help contact : soe-adminopsservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs applies where applicable.

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

The University of California, Merced is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. The campus has connections to Yosemite National Park and emphasizes sustainability and regional impact.

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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