Summer Edge Instructor 2025

University of California - Merced; Merced, California, Village of Avon (CA, MO, NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational program is seeking a Summer Edge Instructor to guide incoming students through a free online preparatory course. This role involves updating instructional materials, overseeing peer learning assistants, and engaging with students through remote means. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering student success and preparing them for college-level coursework in Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, and Writing. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, or Writing.
• Advanced degree or current enrollment in a UC Merced graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Update online instructional materials for Summer Edge module.
• Oversee peer learning assistants and hold weekly office hours.

Skills

Teaching

Remote Engagement

Curriculum Development

Education

Advanced Degree in Relevant Discipline

Current Enrollment in Graduate Program

Tools

CatCourses

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Summer Edge Instructor

Salary range:
The compensation will be a by-agreement payment of $3,635.

Percent time:
Approximately eight (8) hours of effort per week.

Anticipated start:
June 23, 2025

Position duration:
June 23, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Application Window

Open date: April 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 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

Disciplines: Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Writing

The UC Merced Summer Edge Program is a free, online program open to all incoming UC Merced students. This non-credit online program is designed to prepare UC Merced students for college-level chemistry, computer science, math, and writing courses through a combination of asynchronous and live interactions with instructors, peer learning assistants, and university staff.

Specific dates of activity are June 30 - August 8, 2025, and approximately 8 hours of effort per week.

There will be an online planning meeting in June. The day and time of this meeting is TBD in the week of June 23, 2025.

Duties for this BYA appointment include the following activities.

1) Update CatCourses asynchronous online instructional materials for Summer Edge module.

2) Oversee peer learning assistants, including weekly content meetings and at least one session observation.

3) Hold weekly office hours for Summer Edge students.

4) Send regular messages to Summer Edge students about engaging with the course.

Program: https://summeredge.ucmerced.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

1. An advanced degree in the discipline, and experience teaching in that discipline at the University of California, or


2. Current enrollment in a UC Merced graduate program including successful teaching in one of the four disciplines (CHEM, CSE, MATH, or WRI), and advancement to candidacy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - Please speak to experience with engaging with students via remote means.

  
  

• Authorization of Information Release - 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, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

  
  

  "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

  
  

  Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
  
  NOTE: Make sure the new custom document is set-up as a required document.

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Contact information for at least three references who can speak to teaching efficacy.

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01964

Help contact: [e-mail]

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, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

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 (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), 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