"Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Environmental Systems 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 non-senate faculty in effect as of June 30 of the calendar year in which summer session begins. Salary is prorated in accordance with the instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Dates Vary by Session:
Summer A : 5/20/2026
Summer B: 6/22/2026
Summer C: 7/3/2026
Summer D: 5/20/2026

Position duration: Duration through summer session 2026.

Application Window
Open date: February 13, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Mar 2, 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 School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part-time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in Summer 2026:

• Biology Today
• Evolution
• Fundamentals of Ecology
• Intro to Earth System Science
• Sustainability Science
• Weather, Climate, and the Environment
• Other courses as needed

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will be evaluating student work and exams, calculating and posting grades, and holding regular posted office hours each week.

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

Review of applications will begin 3/2/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session.

Summer Session A: 5/20/2026-7/2/2026
Summer Session B: 6/22/2026-8/14/2026
Summer Session C: 7/3/2026-8/14/2026
Summer Session D: 5/20/2026- 8/14/2026

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Advanced degree in Environmental Systems Sciences or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level is required.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Summer 2025 schedules for which you feel you have the qualification to perform the duties of the primary or secondary instructor. Be sure to list your level clearly for each course.
• List of References - List of three references including mailing address, email address, and phone number. (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
• 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.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02076

Help contact: snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu