Adjunct Professor Series in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (26-27 AY)

La Jolla, CAFull-timePosted Jul 29, 2026

Job description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( Home | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ), at the University of California, San Diego, ( University of California San Diego ) is conducting an open search for Adjunct Professors (non-tenure track

  • Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full level). At UC San Diego, the Adjunct Professor Series (1) are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or (2) are individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments. Apm 280 Research areas could include but are not limited to: Aerospace, Controls, Design, Engineering Education, Environmental, Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer, Info Storage, Mechanics & Materials, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Combustion, Plasma & Fusion, and Renewables. The candidate's job duties and responsibilities will be a combination of: Teaching and possibly designing innovative coursework in their respective area(s) of expertise. Providing mentorship to university students; supervising student thesis/research Engaging in professional activities on campus and services related to the pedagogical mission of the department and university. Conducting research and/or creative activity in one's respective area of expertise. This position will remain open until filled based on the ongoing needs in the MAE Department. The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego are committed to academic excellence and to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment consistent with applicable law and University policy.

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