Position descriptionThe Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for two Assistant Professor of Teaching positions. These are permanent positions, analogous to a tenure-track position, with Academic Senate membership. Professors of Teaching serve as thought leaders in teaching practice and lead innovation and research in teaching for Samueli Engineering, including the adaptation of teaching and hands-on and design education for the age of AI, and increase student engagement. Professors of Teaching help maintain ABET accreditation of Samueli Engineering programs, including through processes of continuous improvement of teaching practice and curriculum. Participation in governance and management of the university's educational program through committee service, curriculum development, and administration is also important. The teaching load is six courses per year on a quarter system. The department has an incredibly strong and passionate group of undergraduate and graduate students and is in an exciting faculty growth phase in high-impact areas of research and education.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• A Ph.D. or M.S. in MAE or a closely related field.
• Documented excellence in teaching.
• Ability and interest in teaching a broad range of courses in MAE.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Demonstrated efforts to lead innovation and reinvention in curriculum and teaching practice.
• A strong record of scholarship in MAE education or MAE.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, depending on level of experience. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application packages should be submitted online through Project Site and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching portfolio, including a list of courses taught along with enrollment statistics and teaching evaluations, 3) teaching statement, 4) an optional statement of research interests, 5) a cover letter, 6) Reference check authorization release form, 7) UCLA Mission Statement, and 8) 3-5 references are required (contact names only). We encourage candidates to send in their applications as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on December 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be directed to Department Chair Jeff Eldredge.
Los Angeles is a global city known for its dynamic economy, rich cultural landscape, and spectacular weather. UCLA, ranked the No. 1 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, is at the heart of this vibrant metropolis.
The UCLA Samueli School of Engineering is a close-knit community of more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students and 215 full-time faculty members, making it the largest professional school on campus by student population. Founded in 1945, the school is growing rapidly. It consistently ranks among the top 10 U.S. public engineering schools, and its online master's program is ranked No. 1 overall by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA Samueli has helped shape technologies that have transformed the world. It is recognized as the birthplace of the internet and has played a pioneering role in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and reverse osmosis to AI-powered semiconductors and human prosthetics. Today, the school continues to bring together students, faculty, and industry partners to tackle some of the most important challenges facing society.
Qualifications Basic qualifications A Ph.D. (or, in exceptional cases, a M.S.) in MAE or a closely related field.
Additional qualifications Strong commitment both to teaching and research. Expertise in leading reinvention of our curriculum and teaching practice in the AI age.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Reference requirements- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11417
Help contact: jhnunez@seas.ucla.edu
Job location Los Angeles, CA
