Lecturer in Sociology: Spring 2027 Semester (Anticipated)

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Merced is seeking a lecturer to teach Sociology for Spring 2027. The position involves syllabus creation, weekly office hours, and grading, with possible discussion/lab sections or supervision of a graduate teaching assistant.

Advanced degree and a record of teaching excellence are required; appointments may be full-time or part-time, depending on need. Final date for applications is January 15, 2027.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.
• Spring 2027 appointment requires availability for Spring Semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sociology courses in Spring 2027 (e.g., Community Mobilization and Politics, Statistics for Sociology).
• Create a syllabus and hold weekly office hours (2 hours/week).
• Grade examinations and/or papers and provide feedback.
• May hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant.

Skills

Teaching experience

Teaching excellence

College/university teaching

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Unit 18 Faculty

Salary range: $73,817. SeeUnit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start: Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

Position duration: Spring Semester

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 15, 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 seeks a lecturer(s) to teach courses in Sociology in the Spring 2027 semester. Courses being offered may include but are not limited to:

• Community Mobilization and Politics
• Statistics for Sociology
• Social Movements, Protest and Colletive Action

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion and lab sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant.

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 current Lecturers Unit (IX) bargaining agreement for additional information.

Applicants who are currently enrolled as UC students must provide documentation confirming the termination of their student status prior to the initial service date of the appointment. Individuals who are registered students or candidates for a higher degree at the University of California are not eligible for appointment to the Lecturer title.

For more information, please contact Kyle Dodson at [e-mail].

Full time and part time positions available. Part time varies based on need and availability.

Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

Qualifications

Advanced degree and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 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.
• Statement of Teaching - A teaching statement of no more than 500 words explaining how you have approached or would approach teaching the courses that you wish to teach. Please also indicate subject area of interest regarding teaching.
• Sample Syllabus
• A recent teaching evaluation

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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: Affiant??

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