Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Environmental Systems Science AY

The University of California - Merced is seeking a Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Environmental Systems Science for the academic year 2025-2026. The position involves teaching courses such as Earth Systems Science and Ecology, evaluating student work, and holding office hours. The salary starts at $68,247, and applications are open until February 14, 2026. Candidates must have an advanced degree in Environmental Systems Sciences or a related field.
Position: Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Environmental Systems Science AY 2025-2026
Location: California
Position overview
Position title:
Lecturer

Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start:
Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026

Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

Position duration:
Duration through Academic Year: 2025-26
Application Window

Open date: February 15, 2025

Next review date: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 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

Applicants internal to the UCM Department of Environmental Systems Science who had an appointment in and apply by the "Initial Review Date" of 3/22/2025 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part-time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in AY :

Introduction to Earth Systems Science

Sustainability Science

Ecosystems of California

Weather, Climate and Environment

Ecology

Other courses as needed

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will be evaluating student work and exams, calculating and posting grades, and holding regular posted office hours each week.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following url for additional information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Appointments for AY 2025/2026 and/or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed in April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed in October. The posting will remain open through February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026

Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel.
Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Advanced degree in Environmental Systems Sciences or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level is required.
Application Requirements

Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 schedules for which you feel you have the qualification to perform the duties of the primary or secondary instructor. Be sure to list your level clearly for each course.
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity
• List of References - List of three references including mailing address, email address, and phone number.

(Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations - If available

(Optional)
• 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.

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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,…