Psychological Sciences Associate Instructor (Part-Time)

University of California - Merced; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks an Associate Instructor for lower- and upper-division courses in the 2026-2027 academic year in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts school. Responsibilities include grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

The position is limited to 50% time in Fall/Spring semesters. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in the subject area, maintain a qualifying GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in the subject area or related field.
• Maintenance of a qualifying GPA.
• Eligible to hold the appointment per UC Merced policies.
• Must be registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (12 units per term).
• Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and exams.
• Attend lectures and lead discussion sections when appropriate.
• Hold office hours for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in subject area

Qualifying GPA maintained

Graduate student in full-time residence

Oral English Proficiency Examination passed

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks an Associate Instructor for lower- and upper-division courses in the 2026-2027 academic year in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts school. Responsibilities include grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

The position is limited to 50% time in Fall/Spring semesters. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in the subject area, maintain a qualifying GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate