2027 MSE Temporary Lecturer Pool

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in Materials Science and Engineering. Appointments vary by quarter and are typically part-time. Positions may be 33% time for courses with three hours of lecture per week, with appointments aligned to fall, winter, and spring quarters.

Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis through Feb 26, 2027. Starting salary will be commensurate with degrees and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in materials science and engineering or closely related field by time of application.
• Experience teaching at the university level preferred.
• Ability to manage graders and teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lecture and co‑teach courses in MSE, delivering lectures and leading discussions.
• Hold office hours and supervise student inquiries.
• Grade exams and coursework and manage grading process.
• Prepare course materials and supervise teaching assistants and graders.

Skills

Teaching

Course preparation

Mentoring

Assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

PhD in a related field

Job description

Applications are invited for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses should a opening arise in Materials Science and Engineering at UC Davis. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. The department offers BS, MS, MEng, and PhD degrees in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in the College of Engineering. The department educates students in the fundamental science and engineering principles relevant to materials, emphasizing the relationships between processing, nano/microstructure, characterization, properties, processing and design of advanced materials. The program trains students in the experimental and computational skills for a professional career, graduate study and advanced research in MSE. The duties will include (but are not limited to) teaching or co‑teaching a course including: lecturing, holding office hours, grading and administering exams and coursework, managing and mentoring graders and teaching assistants, course preparation, holding discussion or lab sections and additional duties as needed.

Applicants must minimally have a Master's or Ph.D. degree in materials science and engineering or a closely related field at time of application.

Starting salary will be commensurate with degrees currently held, past teaching experience and equity with the department. Positions are typically part‑time. Instructors teaching a course with three hours of lecture per week will normally be appointed at 33% time during the quarter; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties. Lecturers hired to teach during the Fall quarter are employed from October through December, Winter quarter are employed from January through March and Spring quarter from April through June. This pool will remain open through February 26, 2027 to accommodate department needs. Appointments for Fall quarter are usually reviewed in August/September, Winter quarter in November/December and Spring quarter in February/March.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Required application materials include a CV, statement of teaching, names and contact information for two references, and a signed “Authorization to Release Information” form (available in recruitment system).