Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

University of California San Diego

Job #: JPF04180

Position Overview

Position title: Temporary Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247 - $109,516. The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

Application Window:

• Open date: December 23, 2024
• Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Monday, Dec 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM (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

The Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, which administers the NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs for the Jacobs School of Engineering, invites applications for temporary, non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18).

Courses may include:

• Undergraduate lower- and upper-division courses in Chemical Engineering, Physical Properties of Materials, and Mechanical Behavior of Materials.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Course instruction and development
• Student support
• Collaboration with faculty
• Promoting inclusivity
• Professional development
• Advising and mentoring

The Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse, and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates with experience or willingness to engage in diversity and inclusion activities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted as teaching needs arise throughout the academic year. Questions can be directed to ne-chair@ucsd.edu.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• PhD in Chemical or NanoEngineering or a related field

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses in Chemical or NanoEngineering at the undergraduate or graduate level, either as Instructor of Record, Teaching Assistant, or equivalent industry experience such as presenting seminars or conducting trainings

Preferred qualifications:

• 1–2 years laboratory experience in related industry

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity
• Miscellaneous / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements:

• 3–5 letters of reference required

Questions about the application can be directed to m6orozco@ucsd.edu.

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego 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, covered veteran status, or other protected categories.

UC San Diego is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Job location: La Jolla, CA

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