Associate Instructor in Psychological Sciences: AY 2026-2027

University of California - Merced; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks an Associate Instructor for lower- and upper-division courses in the 2026-2027 academic year in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts school. Responsibilities include grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

The position is limited to 50% time in Fall/Spring semesters. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in the subject area, maintain a qualifying GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in the subject area or related field.
• Maintenance of a qualifying GPA.
• Eligible to hold the appointment per UC Merced policies.
• Must be registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (12 units per term).
• Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and exams.
• Attend lectures and lead discussion sections when appropriate.
• Hold office hours for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Qualifying GPA maintained

Graduate student in full-time residence

Oral English Proficiency Examination passed

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Associate Instructor

Salary

Salary range: See Table 19 for the salary range for this position. Salary is normally based on an annual full-time salary at Salary Point 6 of $85,898; see Table 19 for the full range of salary points. Associate Instructors will not be appointed for more than 50% time during the Fall & Spring semesters.

Percent time

25.00% to 50.00%

Anticipated start

Fall 2026 - August 19, 2026
Spring 2027 - January 1, 2027

Position duration

Duration may be up to one semester.

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Feb 26, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts anticipates hiring Associate Instructors for lower- and upper-division courses for Academic Year 2026-2027 in the following disciplines:

Psychological Sciences

The Associate Instructor will be responsible for grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate and holding office hours.

The University of California Associate Instructors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

Program

https://psychology.ucmerced.edu/graduate-program

School

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

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field
• Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment (per UC Merced's Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook)
• Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (registered for 12 units per term appointed; for summer appointment registered in 12 units in the previous term; incoming students for summer appointment have submitted the Statement of Intent to Register)
• Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable)

Additional qualifications

One year of Teaching Assistant experience.

Document requirements

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

• Authorization to Release Information Form - 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.

  Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

About UC Merced

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.

Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.

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

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Job location

Merced CA

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