Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Physics AY

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: $70,977 estimate for an initial appointment. These are academic year appointments subject to normal review processes. Salary is prorated per instructional workload.

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: 2025‑26 academic year (limited‑term).

• Open date: October 6 2025
• Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 20 2025 11:59 pm PT. Applications after this date will be considered only if the position remains unfilled.
• Final date: Saturday, Feb 14 2026 11:59 pm PT. Applications will be accepted until this date; 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 Physics who had an appointment in 2024‑2025 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” will be considered prior to all other applicants.

The School of Natural Sciences will hire full‑ and part‑time lecturers to teach the following courses during AY 2025‑2026:

• Introductory Physics I (Physical Sciences)
• Introductory Physics II (Physical Sciences)
• Introductory Physics I (Biological Sciences)
• Introductory Physics II (Biological Sciences)
• Other courses as needed

The instructor will also evaluate student work and exams, calculate and post grades, and hold regularly posted office hours each week. This appointment is governed by the UC‑AFT Lecturers Unit agreement and UC policy.

Additional information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

For further information, contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel.

Basic qualifications: Advanced degree in Physics (or related field) and college‑or‑university‑level teaching experience required.

• 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 that you feel you can teach; include level for each course.
• References – List of three references with mailing address, email, and phone number. (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations – If available. (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information – Final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years; “Misconduct” is defined in the attached policy. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload to your application.

Apply link: /JPF
02028

Merced, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced cannot sponsor individuals outside the United States requiring a new H‑1B visa. Applicants lacking U.S. work authorization are ineligible for this position.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035:
Affimation Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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