Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

Position Overview Lecturer. Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation. Anticipated start: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/2026 Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/2026 Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/2026 Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/2026 Review timeline: Duration through Summer Session 2026 Application Window Open date: March 16, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position Description The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and/or part-time lecturer positions to teach the following courses for Summer 2026: ENGR 065: Circuit Theory ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics ENGR 130: Thermodynamics ME 021: Engineering Computing ME 120: Component Design ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering Other courses as needed In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours/week), and grading examinations and/or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader. 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. Applicants should submit: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor, and 4) list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e‑mail address. Teaching evaluations, if available, may also be submitted. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this posting will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session schedule below. Qualifications Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching – includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor. Teaching evaluations, if available, may also be submitted. Teaching Evaluation – if available (Optional). Authorization to Release Information – 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 at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Reference Requirements Three references with contact information (mailing address, phone number, e‑mail address). Job Location Merced, CA Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Merced