Lecturer - AI SCI Program - Physical Sciences

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine's School of Physical Sciences invites applications for Full- or Part-Time Lecturers (Unit 18) in the MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Science (AI SCI) program. Lecturers teach courses, prepare syllabi, plan lessons, and handle grading and office hours. Basic qualifications include a Ph.D.

or M.S. in science or engineering, with effective university teaching and familiarity with modern applied AI methods.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in science or engineering with effective university teaching experience and familiarity with modern applied AI methods.
• Experience delivering courses, developing syllabi and grading materials in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lecture one or more courses in the MS AI for Science program.
• Develop syllabi, plan lessons, and create assignments.
• Provide office hours and evaluate student work.

Skills

Effective instruction

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in science/engineering

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: $73,817-$125,669

Application Window

Open date: October 5, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 1, 2027 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 School of Physical Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) anticipates positions and invites applications for Full- or Part-Time Lecturers (Unit 18) in the Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Science (AI SCI) program. Lecturer responsibilities typically include instruction in one or more courses in the MS program curriculum. Such responsibilities include significant academic preparation by an individual Unit 18 faculty member independently (e.g., syllabus development, lesson planning for class meetings, and assignment development), office hours, and/or grading outside the class by the instructor.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D. or M.S. in science or engineering, or an equivalent level of education or experience in a related field, complemented by a record of effective instruction at the university level and familiarity with methods of modern applied artificial intelligence.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Teaching Evaluations

Reference requirements

• 1-3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA