Lecturer in Political Science: Academic Year 2026-27 (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title: Unit 18 Faculty Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation. Anticipated start: Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027
Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027 Position duration: Academic year or fall/spring semester

Application Window
Open date: April 16, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Political Science in the Academic Year 2026-27. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:

• Introduction to International Relations
• Causes of International Conflict

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 Courtenay Monroe at courtenaymonroe@ucmerced.edu

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
• 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)