Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 59,940 - 100,027; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites qualified candidates to join its open, ongoing part-time Lecturer pool in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Courses span environmental/energy systems, hydrology, structures, and transportation.

Candidates capable of teaching across multiple levels are encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering, proven teaching efficacy, and a PE license for design-related topics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated, effective teaching experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for courses involving design elements.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across Environmental and Energy systems, Hydrology and Water Resources, Structures, Geotechnics, and Transportation Systems.
• Contribute to cross-listed courses and advise students as needed.

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: $8,201.89 - $8,962.67*, per course Salary Point 1 to Salary Point 4. See Lecturer (Unit 18) Salary Rate Table for the salary range for this position. (*Commensurate with experience)

Application Window

Open date: July 27, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Mar 22, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

Starting Dates:

• September 21, 2026 (Fall)
• January 4, 2027 (Winter)
• March 24, 2027 (Spring)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering periodically seeks temporary, part-time Lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas:

• Environmental and Energy systems
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• Structures, Geotechnics, and Materials
• Transportation Systems

Candidates who can teach across multiple analysis and design courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are especially encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited university
• Demonstrated, effective teaching experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required for candidates teaching design-related courses

This is an open, ongoing applicant pool used to fill part-time Lecturer positions as they arise. Submitting an application does not guarantee an available position; applications are reviewed as departmental teaching needs occur.

Fall Quarter begins September 21, 2026 and ends December 11, 2026.

Winter Quarter begins January 4, 2027 and ends March 19, 2027.

Spring Quarter begins March 24, 2027 and ends June 11, 2027.

Department

Department: http://engineering.uci.edu/dept/cee

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering and/or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.

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: Aff. 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