Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering - Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Lecturers

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCLA invites applications from highly qualified candidates for lecturer positions to teach general MAE courses across mechanism design, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, dynamics and controls.

A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong professional and research record and teaching experience.
• Commitment to UCLA nondiscrimination policy.

Responsibilities

• Lecturer duties covering MAE general courses including mechanism design, solid/fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, dynamics and controls.
• Deliver engaging lectures, develop course materials and assess student performance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and mentor students in MAE programs.

Education

PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15.

Application Window

Open date: August 26, 2026

Most recent review date: Friday, Sep 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for lecturers covering general courses in MAE including mechanism design, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, dynamics, and controls.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Aff…

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.




• Cover Letter (Optional)




• Statement of Research (Optional)




• Statement of Teaching (Optional)




• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form




• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

  
  

  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

  
  

  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

  
  

  Expand our reach as a global university

  
  

  Enhance our research and creative activities

  
  

  Elevate how we teach

  
  

  Become a more effective institution

  
  

  Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

  
  

  Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

• 1-4 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them.

About UCLA

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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

Job location

Los Angeles, CA