Fire Engineering Lecturer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$77,561.
The posted UC academic salary scales ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf
Application Window
Open date: January 5, 2026
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 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, Jan 4, 2027 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 Jacobs School of Engineering at UCSD has potential opportunities for temporary, non-tenure track lecturers (Unit 18) in our "ENG" Programs. Lecturers with the "ENG" programs may be affiliated with IDEA Center, the von Liebig Center, the Gordon Center, the E4 Maker Space, or other educational programs affiliated with the Jacobs School Dean's Office.
The Jacobs School of Engineering is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
Lecturers in the ENG programs will teach courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Current ENG courses are listed at the following link: https://ucsd.edu/catalog/courses/ENG.html
In addition to the currently listed ENG courses, new ENG courses may also be offered and we are looking for individuals to teach these courses, as well. Please check the ENG course list throughout the year for potential additional courses.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Master's degree in Engineering or a related field. (2 years of professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.)
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Minimum of one quarter or semester teaching one or more courses, either as Instructor of Record or as a Teaching Assistant. Equivalent industry experience such as a minimum presenting one or more seminars, or conducting one or more trainings may be substituted for teaching experience.
Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field
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

• 0-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04358
Help contact: megorman@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