duration: Academic year or fall/spring semester Application Window Open date: March 26, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 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 Philosophy in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Ethics Bioethics Love, Sex and Gender Business Ethics 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. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant. 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. For more information, please contact Dan Hicks at dhicks4@ucmerced.edu Review of applications will begin 4/9/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Academic Year. Three courses in Fall and three courses in Spring are equivalent to a full-time position. Currently, appointments are expected to be part-time; however, full-time or part-time positions may be available based on instructional needs and availability. 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. Required Authorization of Information Release 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)

duration: Academic year or fall/spring semester Application Window Open date: March 26, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 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 Philosophy in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Ethics Bioethics Love, Sex and Gender Business Ethics 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. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant. 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. For more information, please contact Dan Hicks at dhicks4@ucmerced.edu Review of applications will begin 4/9/2026 and will remain open until the conclusion of the Academic Year. Three courses in Fall and three courses in Spring are equivalent to a full-time position. Currently, appointments are expected to be part-time; however, full-time or part-time positions may be available based on instructional needs and availability. 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. Required Authorization of Information Release 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)