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

Position overview

Position title: 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: Anticipated Start Dates varies by Session: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/26 Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/26 Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/26 Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/26 Review timeline: Duration through Summer Session 2026

Application Window
Open date: March 16, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 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

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
See catalog for course descriptions.

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. See here for additional information.

Interested applicants should submit a 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. Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session schedule below.

Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/26
Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/26

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - 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. Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.
• Teaching Evaluation - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available. (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - 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

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Job location

Merced, CA