Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Visiting Professor

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for temporary, part-time positions as Visiting Professors in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. This role is ideal for individuals with a Ph.D. and a strong research background in fields like solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. As a visiting researcher, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a diverse team of experts. With a commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, this position offers a unique chance to enhance your academic career while making a significant impact in engineering research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or closely related discipline required.
• Strong research record in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Applications for visiting researcher titles in various areas within MAE.
• Conduct research in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Skills

Solid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Advanced Materials

Controls

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent Degree

Job description

Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Visiting Professor

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 39.

Application Window:

• Open date: July 10, 2024
• Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
• Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA invites applications for visiting researcher titles in areas including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and controls.

The appointment level will depend on the applicant's qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree, along with an excellent research record, is required.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For details, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Applications should be submitted online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/.

Position overview

Salary range: Refer to the above UC salary scales.

Application Window: As mentioned above.

Position description

Same as the overview: applications for visiting researcher titles in various areas within MAE, including solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and controls. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a strong research record.

The university is committed to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies.

All applications should be submitted via https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering or a closely related discipline by the date of hire.

Application requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (most recent)
• Optional: Cover Letter, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, EDI Statement, Additional Documents

Reference requirements: 0-3 letters of reference required. Applicants must request these from references.

Application link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09570

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

UCLA adheres to all applicable policies and directives, including nondiscrimination and confidentiality in application processing. Finalists must disclose any recent misconduct findings or investigations.