Temporary Lecturer- Electrical and Computer Engineering

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 208,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Temporary Lecturer in the Jacobs School of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and may involve service to the department while aligning with UCOP salary scales.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field or 5+ years of industry experience substituting for the degree, and some university teaching experience is preferred. Applications reviewed through 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years industry experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• One quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, or equivalent industry experience such as presenting seminars or trainings.
• 1+ years teaching in a university environment (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lecturers will teach courses at undergraduate or graduate level in electrical and computer engineering.
• Contribute to course curricula and catalog.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain diverse and inclusive teaching practices.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, CS, or related field

5+ years industry experience substituting for degree

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Temporary Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $73,817-$207,711. The posted UC academic salary scales UCOP Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date: October 19, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Oct 18, 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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is currently accepting applications for temporary non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) .

Lecturers will teach courses at the undergraduate or graduate level in the areas of electrical and computer engineering.

Please see the Course Catalog for a complete listing of the courses we offer. Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Jacobs School of Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates with experience with activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years industry experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent industry experience such as a minimum presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings

Preferred qualifications

1+ years teaching in University environment

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations - Please add if they are available. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC San Diego

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 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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

* "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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Job location

San Diego, CA