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
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications
An and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence is preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated
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)
Reference requirements
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.