"Lecturer in the School of Engineering (Spark): Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)"

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer in the School of Engineering (Spark)

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Percent time: Not yet provided.

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Date varies by term:
Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026
Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window
Open date: May 13, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Spark program in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and/or part-time lecturer positions to teach the following courses for Academic Year 2025-2026:

• SPARK 010 - Cornerstone Engineering Design (formerly Inclusive Innovation)
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions: https://catalog.ucmerced.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader.

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - Statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor.
• Teaching Evaluation - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available. (Optional)
• Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment... here

Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01965

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

Job Location

Merced, CA