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Government and Policy: Part-Time UNEX Instructor, Academic Year 2024-2025

University of California - Merced
United States, California, Oakland
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2024
Position overview Position title: Education Pathways: Part-Time UNEX Instructor Salary range: A reasonable salary range for this position is $1,000 to $3,500 per course. The budgeted salary for this position is $2,250 for each 2.0 unit course. Additional compensation may be provided for course development. Anticipated start: Fall Term: August 1, 2024 Spring Term: January 1, 2025 Summer Term: June 1, 2025 Review timeline: Academic Year: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 Fall Term: 8/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Spring Term: 1/1/2025 - 5/31/2025 Summer Term: 6/1/2025 - 7/31/2025 Position duration: All UNEX Part-Time Instructors are issued a 5-year Instructional Service Agreement (ISAs). ISAs allow instructors to remain active and eligible for future course contracts within that duration. Application Window Open date: October 3, 2024 Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 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: Friday, Oct 3, 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 UC Merced Extension is seeking experienced and qualified candidates to provide instruction in closely related fields of California Government and Policy. Courses may be offered in academic credit and non-credit options. Examples of Closely Related Fields: California State Government Overview California's Executive Branch Lobbying in California California Rulemaking Process California Budget Process California Political and Elections Laws Direct Democracy in California California Legislature and Legislative Process California Legislative Drafting and Statutory Interpretation In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating/updating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. Academic Year: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 Fall Term: 8/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Spring Term: 1/1/2025 - 5/31/2025 Summer Term: 6/1/2025 - 7/31/2025 UC Merced Extension anticipates hiring multiple part-time instructors for the courses listed above throughout the academic year based on the course sections scheduled and/or planned. Qualifications Basic qualifications As a UNEX Instructor in Government and Policy, you will bring: a master's degree in related field as designated topic area minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the closely related field or publish - research in the closely related field demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge in the designated topic area Preferred qualifications experience teaching or providing professional development in the closely related field direct experience in California Government and Policy capacity Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter 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 Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01820 Help contact: mpierick@ucmerced.edu About UC Merced The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding 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 Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/). The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy. 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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy. Job location In-person, Hybrid, or Remote