2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering

Opt For Healthy Living; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living seeks a 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool for part-time Mechanical Engineering faculty at Cal State LA. Responsibilities include instructing existing courses, course preparation, grading, and assisting full-time faculty. Minimum qualifications comprise a Bachelor's degree or higher with teaching experience, alongside oral and written English proficiency. Competitive salary ranges between $5,507 to $15,211 per month, depending on rank. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2026, with late submissions possibly considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower-division courses.
• Master’s degree for upper-division courses.
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of existing mechanical engineering courses and laboratories.
• Course preparation, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Assist full-time faculty course coordinators as needed.

Skills

Strong written and oral English skills

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering

Position Title: 2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology (ECST)

Location: Los Angeles

Job no: 555381

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer, Part-time

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science & Technology at Cal State LA seeks a pool of part‑time faculty lecturers to fill courses and laboratories on an as‑needed basis during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled semester by semester and may be offered on short notice.

Duties

• Instruction of existing mechanical engineering courses and laboratories.
• Course preparation, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Assist full‑time faculty course coordinators as needed.
• Other duties assigned by Department Chair/College Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower‑division courses; or master’s degree for upper‑division undergraduate courses; or doctoral degree or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses.
• Demonstrated excellence in college‑level teaching.
• Strong written and oral English skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Relevant work experience and training in the field.

Salary

• Lecturer A/2 (FTE): $5,507 – $6,677 per month.
• Lecturer B/3 (FTE): $6,221 – $13,224 per month.
• Lecturer C/4 (FTE): $6,825 – $14,523 per month.
• Lecturer D/5 (FTE): $8,593 – $15,211 per month.

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally near the minimum of the applicable range, most new lecturers hired at Lecturer A or B rank.

Required Documentation

• Cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Statement of commitment to working with a multicultural campus.
• Updated curriculum vitae.
• List of CSU courses previously taught and/or courses or topic areas willing to teach.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Application

Deadline: April 15, 2026 (applications submitted by this date for full consideration). Late applications may be considered.

Applicants must declare any final decisions related to sexual harassment in the last seven years after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer is extended.

Background check, including criminal records check, is required and may affect offer or employment.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with protected disabilities.