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Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences: Summer 2017, AY 2017-2018

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Position description

The University of California, Merced is a dynamic new university campus in Merced, California, which opened in September 2005 as the tenth campus of the University of California and the first American research university in the 21st century. In keeping with the mission of the University to provide teaching, research and public service of the highest quality, UC Merced offers research-centered and student-oriented educational opportunities at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels through three academic schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts.

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part-time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in Summer 2017 and the 2017/2018 Academic Year (Fall 2017 and Spring 2018):

Biology Today
Nutrition
Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
Other courses as needed

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

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

Salary is based on an annual full-time salary of $52,099.00 and commensurate with experience.

University of California, Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is supportive of dual career couples.

Review of application will begin 1/30/2017 and will remain open until all positions have been filled.

Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 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 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.

Summer Session A Dates: May 22 – June 30, 2017
Summer Session B Dates: June 19 – August 11, 2017
Summer Session C Dates: July 3 – August 11, 2017
Summer Session D Dates: May 22 - August 11, 2017

Academic Year: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Fall Semester: August 16, 2017 – December 15, 2017
Spring Semester: January 9, 2018 – May 11, 2018

For more information, please contact Josephine Vang at jvang43@ucmerced.edu

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Summer 2017, Fall 2017 and/or Spring 2018 schedule 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.

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

Job location

Merced, CA