Lecturer in Chemical and Materials Engineering: Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

Position Overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: $70,977 (approximate; see Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position). Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation. Anticipated start dates: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 – 7/2/2026 Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 – 8/14/2026 Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 – 8/14/2026 Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 – 8/14/2026 Position duration: Through Summer Session 2026 Application Window Open date: March 16, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 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 the following courses for Summer 2026: ENGR 45: Introduction to Materials Other courses as needed. See catalog for course descriptions. 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 the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Interested applicants should submit:

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
4. List of three references with contact information (mailing address, phone number, e‑mail). Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session schedule above. Qualifications Basic qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field is required. Preferred qualifications: Ability 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 Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluation – optional Authorization to Release Information Form – applicants must disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. The required Authorization of Information Release Form must be completed, signed, and uploaded with the application. Reference requirements: 3 required references (contact information only). Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC Merced 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. Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced does not sponsor individuals requiring a new H‑1B visa. Applicants lacking valid U.S. work authorization are ineligible for this position. Job Location Merced, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Merced