Unit 18 Lecturer - EBS 189F

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Davis seeks a qualified lecturer to teach the Winter Quarter 2027 Special Topics course in Biological Systems Engineering: Innovation for Impact, focusing on food systems. The appointment is 33% FTE and taught in person on the main campus in Davis, CA.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and demonstrated teaching excellence, with PhD preferred. Salary ranges from $73,817 to $78,314, with application materials including CV and teaching statement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence in undergraduate education.
• Preferred: PhD in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field; experience with Lean LaunchPad, I-Corps, or similar methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach Special Topics in Biological Systems Engineering: "Innovation for Impact: Food Systems" (EBS 189F, 4 units) in Winter Quarter 2027.
• Course taught in person on UC Davis campus in Davis, CA.
• Appointment is 33% FTE for Winter Quarter 2027 (Jan 4, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027).
• Teach customer discovery and venture development concepts applied to agriculture and food systems.

Education

Master's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field

PhD in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817 through $78,314

Application Window

Open date: October 8, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Oct 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

Service dates January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027

Duties and Responsibilities Teach Special Topics in Biological Systems Engineering: "Innovation for Impact: Food Systems" (EBS 189F, 4 units) in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering during Winter Quarter 2027. The course will be taught in person on the main UC Davis campus in Davis, CA.

General Information The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Davis offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biological Systems Engineering. Graduates of the program are among notable agricultural and engineering industry professionals in California and throughout the world.

Innovation for Impact: Food Systems (EBS 189F) is a 4.0-unit, project-based course offered in partnership with the College of Engineering's Student Startup Center. It meets in person twice a week (3 hours 40 minutes total), with no laboratory component. Student teams use Lean LaunchPad and stakeholder discovery methods to develop solutions to real problems brought by food and agriculture industry and research sponsors.

The appointment is 33% FTE for Winter Quarter 2027 (January 4 2027 - March 19 2027). The lecturer will be selected based on professional and academic expertise and must be able to teach the principles and practices of customer discovery and venture development as applied to agriculture and food systems.

Salary and Appointment Level Commensurate with experience and course assignment. This appointment is expected to be 33% FTE for one quarter (10-11 weeks).

Basic qualifications (required at time of start) Master's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, or extensive university-level teaching experience in a relevant area. Exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to inclusive and quality undergraduate education. Demonstrated interest in innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and food systems.

Preferred qualifications PhD in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. Experience teaching or mentoring with Lean LaunchPad, I-Corps, or similar customer discovery methods. Professional experience in startups, venture capital, corporate innovation, business development, or commercialization in the agriculture and food sector.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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Job location

Davis, CA