Associate Instructor in Philosophy: AY 2026-2027

University of California - Merced; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,308 - 94,487; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced invites applications for an Associate Instructor to teach in Philosophy for the 2026–2027 academic year. The position is 25% to 50% time with responsibilities including grading, attending lectures, and leading discussion sections as appropriate.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in the subject area, graduate student status in full-time residence, and teaching assistant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or a related field.
• Maintenance of a qualifying GPA.
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment (per UC Merced's Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook).
• Registered as a UC Merced graduate student in full‑time residence: 12 units per term during the appointment period; for summer appointment 12 units in the previous term; incoming students for summer appointment have submitted the Statement of Intent to Register.
• Passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).
• One year of Teaching Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Grading
• Attending lectures
• Leading discussion sections (when appropriate)
• Holding office hours

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Grading

Lecture support

Discussion leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in subject area

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Associate Instructor

Percent time: 25.00% to 50.00%

Salary range: Salary Point 6 of $85,898 – see Table 19 for full range.

Appointment: Not more than 50% time during Fall & Spring semesters.

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Feb 26, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

Associate Instructors will teach lower‑ and upper‑division courses in Philosophy for Academic Year 2026‑2027.

Responsibilities: grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections (when appropriate), and holding office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or a related field.
• Maintenance of a qualifying GPA.
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment (per UC Merced's Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook).
• Registered as a UC Merced graduate student in full‑time residence: registered for 12 units per term during the appointment period; for summer appointment registered in 12 units in the previous term; incoming students for summer appointment have submitted the Statement of Intent to Register.
• Passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).
• One year of Teaching Assistant experience.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of 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. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release form to your application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02209

School

School: https://ssha-grad.ucmerced.edu/

Program

Program: https://philosophy.ucmerced.edu/?_gl=1*yfyn1b*_ga*MjEwMzY5NTY4OS4xNzMwMjIwOTYz*_ga_TSE2LSBDQZ*czE3NzYzNzY1OTkkbzIyMSRnMSR0MTc3NjM3NzI3NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_au*NDkwMzM5NjQyLjE3NzYzNzA1MzY.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California, Merced, 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 is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Job Location

Merced, CA