Philosophy Associate Instructor: Lead Discussions & Grading

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced invites applications for an Associate Instructor position in Fall 2026. The role involves grading, attending lectures, and occasionally leading discussion sections with office hours to support student learning.

The appointment is 25% to 50% time, duration may be up to one semester, and salary is aligned with UC Merced pay scales. Open date is July 15, 2026, with a final date in February 2027.

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

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

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field

Job description

University of California, Merced invites applications for an Associate Instructor position in Fall 2026. The role involves grading, attending lectures, and occasionally leading discussion sections with office hours to support student learning.

The appointment is 25% to 50% time, duration may be up to one semester, and salary is aligned with UC Merced pay scales. Open date is July 15, 2026, with a final date in February 2027.