Applicants internal to the UCM Department of Physics who had an appointment in 2022-2023 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of 3/1/2023 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 2023-2024:

Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences
Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences
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.

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

See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,329-$181,015 per year.

Appointments for AY 2023/2024 and/or Fall 2023 semester are reviewed in April, and for Spring 2024 semester are reviewed in October. The posting will remain open through February 2024 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae (required) 3) 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 (required) and 4) a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.
Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Academic Year: 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2024
Fall Semester: 8/1/2023 – 12/31/2023
Spring Semester: 1/1/2024 – 5/31/2024

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: . All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.

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

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

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 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)

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