"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: Wednesday, Aug 6, 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, 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 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: catalog

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: UCNET.

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.

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 - 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.
• Teaching Evaluation - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available (Optional)
• Authorization of Information Release

Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)

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

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