Temporary Lecturer - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering AY 26-27

La Jolla, CAFull-timePosted Jul 27, 2026

Job description

The UC San Diego Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is seeking temporary, non-tenure track Lecturers (Unit 18). Unit 18 Lecturers are governed by the Memorandum of Understanding ( Contract | UCnet ). We seek applicants in all content areas such as, aerospace, controls, design, environmental, fluid mechanics, information storage, mechanics & materials, robotics, biomedical, biomaterial, medical devices, combustion, plasma and fusion, and renewables to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Please see the course catalog for a complete listing of the courses we offer. Additional responsibilities of the Unit 18 Lecturer will include: Grading: Lecturers are responsible for turning in grades and other student records by the assigned due date. Feedback: Lecturers should provide constructive feedback to students.

They may also advise students on academic matters. Other responsibilities: Lecturers may be required to supervise teaching assistants, keep office hours, and respond to inquiries from students, departments, and other university personnel. They may also be asked to guide senior students in their independent study research.

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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