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Lecturer Positions in Mechanical Engineering
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: April 22, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 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 Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach undergraduate or graduate in all areas of Mechanical Engineering. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time.
The university/department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
The posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required at the time of application.
An M.S. and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence is preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Maximum of one page.
Statement of Teaching - A summary of your teaching beliefs and practices. This can include your beliefs about the teaching and learning process, as well as examples of the ways in which you would enact these beliefs in the classroom. Maximum two pages.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of teaching contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as teaching and mentoring students.
(Optional)Course Evaluations - Previous course evaluations if available.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but references letters will only be requested for applicants under serious consideration.
Help contact: mrojas@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.