Political Science Associate Instructor | Part-Time, 25–50%

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,500 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Merced is seeking an Associate Instructor for lower- and upper-division Political Science courses. The position involves grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and maintaining office hours for students.

The role is contingent on being a registered UC Merced graduate student with TA experience, and it is offered at 25% to 50% time for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027, with appointments potentially up to one semester.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field.
• Must maintain a qualifying grade point average.
• Must be 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

• Grading courses and assisting in lectures.
• Attending lectures and leading discussion sections when appropriate.
• Holding office hours to assist students and answer questions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in the subject area

Job description

University of California - Merced is seeking an Associate Instructor for lower- and upper-division Political Science courses. The position involves grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and maintaining office hours for students.

The role is contingent on being a registered UC Merced graduate student with TA experience, and it is offered at 25% to 50% time for Fall 2026 through Spring 2027, with appointments potentially up to one semester.