Lecturer in Political Science: Academic Year AY ; Anticipated

Position overview

Position title: Unit 18 Faculty

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 with 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: Academic year or fall/spring semester

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts seeks a lecturer to teach courses in Political Science for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 semester or Academic Year 2025-26. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:
Interest Groups & Parties.

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 following URL for additional information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

For more information, please contact Courtenay Monroe at courtenaymonroe

Full time and part time positions available. Three courses in Fall and three courses in Spring are equivalent to full time position. Part time varies based on need and availability.

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

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.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 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
• 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 employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: /JPF
01975

aprecruit

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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United…