Part-Time Instructors - Teacher Preparation Program (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026)

Position overview

Position title : Instructor, Teacher Preparation Program

Salary range : An estimated range for this position is $1,875 to $4,500 per course , depending on assignment and class enrollment.

Anticipated start : Fall 2025 : As early as August 2025; Spring 2026 : As early as January 2026; Summer 2026 : As early as May 2026

Position duration : Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and / or Summer 2026 semesters. (Appointment may include one or more terms, based on program needs and candidate availability)

Application window

Open date : May 20, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Jul 22, 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 : Tuesday, May 12, 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

Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) - UC Merced

The Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) , housed within the Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at the University of California, Merced, invites applications for Part-Time Instructor positions for the 2025-2026 academic year, including the summer 2026 term.

These are by-agreement, semester-based contract appointments , filled based on instructional need. Reappointment, if applicable, is contingent upon program demand, performance, and course availability. Instructors must be capable of delivering course content independently while collaborating with TPP leadership and faculty teams to support program goals.

Instructional expectations

• Participate in mandatory instructor orientation and training
• Attend monthly instructor meetings
• Teach assigned TPP courses either face-to-face or online , typically scheduled from 4 : 30-6 : 50 PM or 7 : 10-9 : 30 PM , Monday through Thursday
• Be available for course preparation, grading, and student support outside of class hours
• Serve as a rotating panelist for program admission interviews of prospective teacher candidates
• Review and respond to student course evaluations; engage in professional development as recommended for program continuous improvement
• Complete required UC trainings , including :

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Approximately 2 hours total; satisfies requirements under 2 CCR 11024, Government Code 12950.1, AB 1825 / 2053, 34 CFR 668.46 [VAWA], and UC policy

Courses may include

Integrated Earth and Space Sciences, Math, and Digital Literacy

Bilingual Authorization Courses (BCLAD - Spanish)

Appointment timeline

Appointments are made as needed throughout the year, with most positions filled in the spring and summer for upcoming courses.

Term of appointment

Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and / or Summer 2026 semesters. (Appointment may include one or more terms, based on program needs and candidate availability)

Anticipated start dates

Salary range

An estimated range for this position is $1,875 to $4,500 per course , depending on assignment and class enrollment.

Program

https : / / teacherprep.ucmerced.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(A terminal degree-e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D.-may be substituted for the credential)

Additional qualifications

Preferred qualifications

Application requirements

Document requirements

Reference requirements

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01992

Help contact

aprecruit@ucmerced.edu

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. "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 or discrimination, 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, 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, or hybrid or remote

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