Bioengineering Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Temporary Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,997 - $84,752 annually. The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) sets the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.
See the following table for the salary scale for this particular position ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf
Application Window
Open date: December 1, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 16, 2026 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, Nov 30, 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 Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering ( https://be.ucsd.edu/ ), which administers undergraduate and graduate degree programs for the Jacobs School of Engineering, invites applications for temporary, non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18). Courses may include undergraduate lower- and upper-division courses in the Department's undergraduate majors, which include Bioengineering, Bioengineering/Biotechnology, Bioengineering/BioSystems and Bioengineering/Bioinformatics, undergraduate degree majors and in our graduate degree programs.
The Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body ( https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/diversity ). Candidates with experience with or willingness to engage in activities that contribute to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted as teaching needs arise throughout the academic year.
Questions can be directed to bechair@ucsd.edu .
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or advancement to candidacy in Bioengineering, a related Engineering or Health Sciences discipline.
Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant. Will consider equivalent industry experience such as presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings.
Preferred qualifications
PhD in Bioengineering
Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Please ask references to comment on your teaching ability (if any), your mentorship and student engagement if possible.
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04401
Help contact: cjacobsstone@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
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Job location
La Jolla, CA