Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Physics 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: March 4, 2026
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 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: 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:

• Introduction to Physics I for Biology Lab
• Introduction to Physics II for Biology Lab
• Introductory Physics I
• Introductory Physics I Lab
• Introductory Physics II
• Introductory Physics II Lab
• Physics I - Biology
• Physics II - Biology
• Other courses as needed

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will be evaluating student work and exams, calculating and posting grades, holding regular posted office hours each week, organizing and maintaining course information on learning management systems, and supervising Teaching Assistants and Learning Assistants.

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 current Lecturers Unit (IX) bargaining agreement for additional information.

Review of applications will begin 3/18/2026 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 Physics 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 schedule 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.