Temporary Lecturer - Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) - Jacobs School of Engineering

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$199,722. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html#academic-salary-scales) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf

Application Window

Open date: July 28, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 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: Tuesday, Jul 28, 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 Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD has multiple opportunities for temporary, non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) in our Masters of Advanced Studies (MAS) Degree Programs. Unit 18 Lecturers are governed by the Memorandum of Understanding (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html).

We seek applicants to teach at the graduate level in the master's degree programs Convergent Systems Engineering (CoSE) or the Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems Engineering (AESE).

The full list of MAS courses offered may be found on the MAS website: http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/mas/

Additional responsibilities of the Unit 18 Lecturer will include:

• Grading: Lecturers are responsible for turning in grades and other student records by the assigned due date.
• Feedback: Lecturers should provide constructive feedback to students. They may also advise students on academic matters.
• Other responsibilities: Lecturers may be required to supervise teaching assistants, keep office hours, and respond to inquiries from students, departments, and other university personnel. They may also be asked to guide senior students in their independent study research.

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

1. Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of industry experience may be substituted for the degree requirment.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

1. Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant. Equivalent industry experience such as a minimum presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings may be substituted for teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications

1. Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching at the graduate level.
2. PhD in Engineering or related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations - Applicant teaching evaluations may include proof of presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings. This proof should provide proper documentation of teaching effectiveness. (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching
• Sample Syllabi (Optional)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Misc/Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

Job location La Jolla, CA