"Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering: Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)"

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Percent time: Not yet provided

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Date varies by term:
Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026
Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

Review timeline: Not yet provided

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window
Open date: March 19, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Mechanical Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and/or part-time lecturer positions to teach the following courses for Academic Year 2025-2026:

• ME 021: Engineering Computing
• ME 120: Component Design
• ME 121: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
• ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering
• ME 140: Vibration and Control
• ME 142: Mechatronics
• ME 144: Introduction to Multi-body Dynamics
• ME 212: Advanced Controls: Robustness and Optimality
• ME 237: Radiative Heat Transfer
• ME 239: Nano-Fabrication for Interdisciplinary Materials Sciences
• ME 290: Surface Sci and Engineering
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions: https://catalog.ucmerced.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

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 the following URL for additional information: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html.

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.
• Teaching Evaluation - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available. (Optional)
• Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment... here.

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.