Spring 2027 Sociology Lecturer: Social Movements & Stats

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

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.