Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 208,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking temporary lecturers to teach undergraduate courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants must hold a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related field by the time of employment.

These positions may require teaching duties across undergraduate courses in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering, with review of applications conducted on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related field by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Occasional needs for temporary lecturers to fill teaching roles.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 - $207,711. See tables.

Application Window

Open date: September 7, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 UCI Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering has occasional needs for temporary lecturers to teach undergraduate courses for academic year 2026-2027. Applicants must hold a doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related field by the time of employment.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related field by the time of employment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

"Contact information only" requires applicants only to provide names and email addresses. In order to get the letters, the analyst will request them.

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: Affinity 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