Associate Instructor in Psychological Sciences: AY 2026-2027

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,475 - 42,949; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Merced is seeking an Associate Instructor for Psychology 2026-2027. The appointee will assist in grading, attend lectures, and lead discussion sections when appropriate, with office hours to support students.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in the subject area, maintenance of GPA, and current full-time graduate student status at UC Merced. TA experience and English proficiency are noted qualifications.

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).

Responsibilities

• Grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

Skills

Oral English Proficiency

Teaching Assistant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Graduate student in full-time residence

Job description

Position Information

Position title: Associate Instructor

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. 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

Duration: up to one semester

Application Window

Open date: July 15, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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.

Program & School

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

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

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 discipline of Psychological Sciences.

The Associate Instructor will be responsible for 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 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.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – A condition of employment. The finalist must disclose if subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. The required Authorization of Information Release can be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the form to your application.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02207

Help contact: [e-mail]

Job Location

Merced, CA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Applicants must possess valid U.S. work authorization. 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 ineligible for this position.