GSM - Lecturer Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,887 -$153,069.

Open date:
September 14, 2026

Next review date:
Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Graduate School of Management at UC Davis is seeking a dynamic and passionate lecturer to teach a graduate-level courses in our Industry Immersion Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-impact education on specific industries or company functions, advising students on career strategies, and fostering relationships between the UC Davis and industry leaders. This role will focus on equipping MBA students with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to successfully transition into leadership roles in their desired industries.

At the Graduate School Management, we are currently focusing developing short courses that train our students to succeed in the following industry and functional role.

Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion Course

Course Overview:

The Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion program at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) brings together graduate students from multiple departments who are interested in the energy industry and exposes them to significant managerial problems being faced in this transforming sector. The main objective of this program is to continue to build on the reputation and connections of UC Davis in sustainable energy, transportation, and climate solutions by training students to examine problems comprehensively in interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Course Development:
  Develop and teach courses that focus on industry-specific trends, leadership development, networking strategies, and professional growth for MBA students.
• Course deliver:
  Foster an inclusive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment with practical exercises, and hands‑on projects.
• Career Advising:
  Provide career coaching to MBA students, offering tailored guidance on job search strategies, personal branding, interview preparation, and long‑term career planning.
• Industry Engagement:
  Foster strong relationships with corporate partners, alumni, and industry leaders to provide students with networking opportunities, internships, and career placement support.

Application materials for this lecturer position should include a cover letter, vitae/resume, evidence of teaching ability, Authorization to Release Information Form and contact information for two references. This recruitment will have an initial review date; however, the position will remain open until filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed.

• Applicant must have earned an MBA or a PhD in related field.
  • Applicant must have at least five years of post‑graduate full‑time work experience.

• Teaching experience
• Strong industry connections

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Evidence of Teaching
  - Examples include course materials, syllabi, or course evaluations.
• Authorization to Release Information Form
  - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• 2 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they…