Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

UNIT 18 PART-TIME TEMPORARY LECTURER POOL

Position Description

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department seeks to recruit a pool of part-time Temporary Lecturer positions during Academic Year 2020-21. The successful candidate is expected to teach one or more lectures and/or laboratory undergraduate courses.

A list of potential courses is attached below. Other courses may be available depending on instructional needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum professional degree requirement is a Master’s degree, but PhD is preferred, in Mechanical Engineering or in Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree.

• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to quality undergraduate education. Prior teaching experience preferred.

• A progressive record of scholarly or professional achievement in an area of expertise related to the subject area of the course.

Salary and Appointment Level

Commensurate with experience and course assignment. Actual salary is based on percentage of appointment: One four-unit course = 33% appointment. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Applications

Interested persons should submit:

1) a cover letter and a list of courses they are interested in teaching,

2) a curriculum vitae, including publications list,

3) statement of teaching interests,

4) teaching evaluations (if available),

5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, and

6) contact information of three references. Optional recommended documents are reprints or other examples of scholarly achievement and a statement of research interests.

Submit applications using the UC Davis online recruiting system (RECRUIT) at the following link:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF03810

Applications will be reviewed for completeness; candidates will be informed if their applications are incomplete and given a reasonable amount of time to provide any missing materials.To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 12/15/2020. Positions are open until filled.

The University of California Davis, and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (AFT - Non-Senate Instructional Unit). UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

For list of courses which may be available in 2020-21 contingent on instructional needs, see this link: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/hxi35viqqer8dlk3xczmvhbfl5ms7t77 .

For brief course descriptions, see the following links. EME courses: https://ucdavis.pubs.curricunet.com/Catalog/eme-courses-sc EAE courses: https://ucdavis.pubs.curricunet.com/Catalog/eae-courses-sc ENG courses: https://ucdavis.pubs.curricunet.com/Catalog/eng-courses-sc