Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 11,297,697 - 12,347,428; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine seeks temporary, part-time lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The open pool covers environmental and energy systems, hydrology, structures, geotechnics, materials, and transportation systems, with emphasis on cross-course teaching across multiple analysis and design topics.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, demonstrated teaching experience, and a PE license for design-related courses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated, effective teaching experience.
• PE license required for candidates teaching design-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the specified areas.
• Teach across multiple analysis and design courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Open to multiple courses

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE) for design courses

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $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.

Qualifications

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

Document requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 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: Aff

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.

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

Job location Irvine, CA