Lecturer in Cognitive & Information Science: Summer 2026

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer in Summer Session

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. For current appointees, normal compensation will be based on the annual salary of the Unit 18 faculty NSF in effect as of June 30 of the calendar year in which summer session begins. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Dates Vary by Session:
Summer Session A: 5/26/2026
Summer Session B: 6/22/2026
Summer Session C: 7/6/2026
Summer Session D: 5/26/2026

Position duration: Duration through Summer Session 2026

Application Window

Open date: February 11, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jul 1, 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 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Cognitive & Information Science for Summer 2026 Sessions. Courses being offered may include but not limited to:

Introduction to Cognitive Science
Scientific Thinking
Mind, Brain & Computation

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

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

For more information, please contact Christopher Kello at ckello@ucmerced.edu.

Review of applications will begin 2/25/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session A Dates: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/2026
Summer Session B Dates: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/2026
Summer Session C Dates: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/2026
Summer Session D Dates: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/2026

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Authorization to Release Information Form - 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.
"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 or discrimination, 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.
Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.
Sample Syllabus
A recent teaching evaluation

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

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