Government and Policy : Part-Time UNEX Instructor, Academic Year 2024-2025

Position overview

Position title :

Education Pathways : Part-Time UNEX Instructor

Salary range :

A reasonable salary range for this position is $1,000 to $3,500 per course. The budgeted salary for this position is $2,250 for each 2.0 unit course. Additional compensation may be provided for course development.

Anticipated start :

Fall Term : August 1, 2024

Spring Term : January 1, 2025

Summer Term : June 1, 2025

Review timeline :

Academic Year : 8 / 1 / 2024 - 7 / 31 / 2025

Fall Term : 8 / 1 / 2024 - 12 / 31 / 2024

Spring Term : 1 / 1 / 2025 - 5 / 31 / 2025

Summer Term : 6 / 1 / 2025 - 7 / 31 / 2025

Position duration :

All UNEX Part-Time Instructors are issued a 5-year Instructional Service Agreement (ISAs). ISAs allow instructors to remain active and eligible for future course contracts within that duration.

Application Window

Open date : October 3, 2024

Most recent review date :

Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 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 : Friday, Oct 3, 2025 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

UC Merced Extension is seeking experienced and qualified candidates to provide instruction in closely related fields of California Government and Policy. Courses may be offered in academic credit and non-credit options.

Examples of Closely Related Fields :

• California State Government Overview
• California's Executive Branch
• Lobbying in California
• California Rulemaking Process
• California Budget Process
• California Political and Elections Laws
• Direct Democracy in California
• California Legislature and Legislative Process
• California Legislative Drafting and Statutory Interpretation

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating / updating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours / week), and grading examinations and / or papers.

Academic Year : 8 / 1 / 2024 - 7 / 31 / 2025

Fall Term : 8 / 1 / 2024 - 12 / 31 / 2024

Spring Term : 1 / 1 / 2025 - 5 / 31 / 2025

Summer Term : 6 / 1 / 2025 - 7 / 31 / 2025

UC Merced Extension anticipates hiring multiple part-time instructors for the courses listed above throughout the academic year based on the course sections scheduled and / or planned.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

As a UNEX Instructor in Government and Policy, you will bring :

Preferred qualifications

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01820

Help contact : mpierick@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the 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. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https : / / cie.ucmerced.edu / analytics-hub / student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. 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.

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.

Job location

In-person, Hybrid, or Remote

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