Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Chemistry AY ; Merced at University of California - Mer

Lecturer in Natural Sciences:
Chemistry AY  (Merced) job at University of California - Merced. Merced, CA.

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247. 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: 7/1/2025 - 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: 2025-26

Open date: February 15, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 25, 2025 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, Feb 14, 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.

Applicants internal to the UCM Department of Chemistry who had an appointment in  and apply by the Initial Review Date of 3/22/2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part‑time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in AY 2025‑2026:

• Preparatory Chemistry
• General Chemistry I & II
• Principals of Organic Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis & Mechanism
• Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• Bio Chemistry I
• Advanced Synthetic Laboratory
• Inorganic Chemistry
• 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: (URL omitted).

Appointments for AY 2025/2026 and/or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed in April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed in October. The posting will remain open through February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026
Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at .

Basic qualifications

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

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Fall 2024 and Spring 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.

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity

• List of References - List of three references including mailing address, email address, and phone number. (Optional)

• Teaching Evaluations - If available (Optional)

• Authorization of Information Release - 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, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of…