Associate Instructor in Sociology: AY 2026-2027

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Merced invites applications for an Associate Instructor in Sociology for AY 2026-2027. The appointment covers lower- and upper-division courses with duties including grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

The position is represented by the UAW‑AFL‑CIO and may be up to one semester in duration. The open window specifies July 15, 2026 as the open date, with next review on July 21, 2026 and final date February

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)
• One year of Teaching Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Associate Instructor

Salary range: See Table 19 for the salary range. 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

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.

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 discipline: Sociology.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (must meet all listed 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

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.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02208

Help contact: [e-mail]

Job Location

Merced, CA

Legal and Eligibility Statements

• 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.
• 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.