Unit 18 Temporary Lecturers Pool- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 208,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks a pool of part-time Temporary Lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering (EME) and Aerospace Engineering (EAE) for the 2026-27 academic year. Appointments are contingent on instructional needs and may include Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) and demonstrate teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence and commitment to quality undergraduate education.
• Progressive record of scholarly or professional achievement in the subject area of the course.

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach at least three undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering (EME) or Aerospace Engineering (EAE).
• Teach undergraduate courses starting in the 2026-27 Academic Year; schedule depends on instructional needs.
• Contribute to teaching evaluations and maintain teaching quality as per university standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly achievement

Course instruction

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent degree

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,817-$207,711.

Application Window

Open date: September 8, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 11, 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 Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering seeks to recruit a pool of part-time Temporary Lecturers to teach undergraduate courses starting in the 2026-27 Academic Year. These positions are dependent upon the instructional needs.

Salary and appointment level are commensurate with experience. Actual salary is based on percentage of appointment: One four-unit course per quarter is equivalent to 33% appointment. Appointments are contingent on instructional needs. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Appointment Date: Several appointments may be made each year. A selected candidate may be assigned only one course in any quarter. Service dates are:

Fall, Winter, and Spring

Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and have demonstrated teaching experience. The successful candidate is expected to be capable of teaching at least three of the courses in the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (EME) and Aerospace Science and Engineering (EAE) curricula.

Criteria for appointment and reappointment will be evidence of teaching excellence (or, for first-time, relatively inexperienced candidates, the potential for excellence) in terms of the ability to present course material effectively, e.g., stimulating interest in and critical thought regarding the subject matter.

Expertise in the subject matter will be evaluated based on the candidates' academic training, publications, professional experience, external recommendation letters, and prior achievement in teaching. Quality of teaching will be assessed based on student evaluations.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Minimum professional degree requirement is a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or in Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to quality undergraduate education. Prior teaching experience preferred.
• A progressive record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae with Publications List - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations (as available)
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• 3 Reprints or Other Examples of Scholarly Achievement (Optional)
• 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.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

About UC Davis

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 prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affordic Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

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.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

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.

Job location

Davis, CA