Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering : Academic Year (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range :

A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $68,247 See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Salary is prorated in accordance with instructional workload calculation.

Percent time : Not yet provided

Anticipated start :

Anticipated Start Date varies by term :

Academic Year : 7 / 1 / 2025 - 6 / 30 / 2026

Fall Semester : 8 / 1 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 31 / 2026

Review timeline : Not yet provided

Position duration :

Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window

Open date : March 19, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 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 : Sunday, May 31, 2026 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 Mechanical Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring full and / or part-time lecturer positions to teach the following courses for Academic Year 2025-2026 :

ME 021 : Engineering Computing

ME 120 : Component Design

ME 121 : Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

ME 137 : Computer Aided Engineering

ME 140 : Vibration and Control

ME 142 : Mechatronics

ME 144 : Introduction to Multi-body Dynamics

ME 212 : Advanced Controls : Robustness and Optimality

ME 237 : Radiative Heat Transfer

ME 239 : Nano-Fabrication for Interdisciplinary Materials Sciences

ME 290 : Surface Sci and Engineering

Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions : https : / / catalog.ucmerced.edu / content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor is responsible for creating a syllabus, holding weekly office hours (minimum 2 hours / week), and grading examinations and / or papers. The instructor may also be required to hold discussion sections or supervise a graduate student teaching assistant or reader.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See the following URL for additional information : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / ix / index.html.

Refer to the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position.

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor, and 4) list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

Appointments for AY 2025-2026 and / or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Academic Year : 7 / 1 / 2025 - 6 / 30 / 2026

Fall Semester : 8 / 1 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 31 / 2026

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Advanced degree in a relevant area or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level are required. Must be able to provide a record of excellence in teaching that demonstrates broad experience working with students of different abilities, ethnic backgrounds, and educational attainment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Teaching - Statement of teaching that includes a list of courses previously taught, noting class size and indicating whether the applicant served as primary or secondary instructor.

Teaching Evaluation - Applicants should also submit teaching evaluations if available.

(Optional)

Authorization of Information Release - 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, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"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 or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01947

Help contact : soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

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 or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https : / / cie.ucmerced.edu / analytics-hub / student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

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.

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. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Job location

Merced, CA