UCLA

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering - Temporary, Part-Time Positions for Lecturers

The University of California, Los Angeles

Henry Samueli School Engr & Ap / Mechanical & Aerospace EngineePosted April 7, 2026Job ID: JPF10614

About this position

Position Overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15.

Application Window

Open date: September 18, 2025 Next review date:Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for lecturers covering general courses in MAE including mechanism design, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, dynamics, and controls. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications. A Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience. 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 complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. All applications should be submitted via our online submission web site at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/.

Qualifications

Basic qualificationsA Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent degree is required with an excellent professional and research record and experience

Application Requirements

Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 1-4 letters of reference required Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application, but the references will not be asked to provide letters unless the analyst requests them. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10614 Help contact:marciat@seas.ucla.edu

Job Location

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