Part-Time Lecturer Position – School of Engineering, Master of Engineering Program

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 199,722; Part time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking part-time lecturers to teach graduate courses in the Master of Engineering program. The positions cover various areas and are typically for one quarter, with responsibilities tailored to course load and designation within the appropriate academic department.

Selected candidates will join the Samueli School of Engineering and the Master of Engineering program, appointed to the closest-aligned department based on expertise, with continuous screening throughout the academic

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in the field of Engineering.
• 3-5 years teaching experience.
• Experience teaching graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in the Master of Engineering program.
• Contribute to course development and assessment.
• Deliver instruction in areas such as entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship, capstone projects, or machine learning.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range

A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$199,722. For complete salary range for this title See Table

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026. Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 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 Samueli School of Engineering has the need for part‑time lecturers for graduate courses in the Master of Engineering program in various areas such as entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship for engineers, engineering capstone projects, biomedical engineering, digital and image signal processing, high speed communication circuits and systems, machine learning, energy systems, and machines and systems. Positions are generally for one quarter at a time and are for varying percentages, depending on the number and nature of courses assigned. Information on the program can be found at: meng.eng.uci.edu. While this recruitment is administered through the Samueli School of Engineering and the Master of Engineering program, selected candidates will be appointed within the academic department that most closely aligns with their area of expertise and assigned instructional responsibilities.

Each Application Should Contain

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Teaching Statement
• All available teaching evaluations, and
• Names of three (3) references who are available to write letters of reference on short notice

Candidates are welcome to explain how they have contributed to inclusive excellence in their teaching, research, and service.

Screening of applications will be continuous throughout the academic year.

Applications for Fall Quarter positions should be received on or before September 1.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

MS or PhD in the field of Engineering

3-5 years teaching experience

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 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.

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Job location

Irvine, CA