Lecturer - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine is accepting applications for a part‑time lecturer position for the Fall quarter 2026 to teach CBE 145 (Chemical Process Control). The position is remunerated on a prorated basis in accordance with the UC full‑time salary scale. Salary range: $70,977 – $77,561 for full‑time equivalent (see salary table).

For the part‑time lecturer, pay will be approximately $7,886.33 – $8,617.89 per month.

• Open date:
  May 6, 2026
• Next review date:
  Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time – applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.
• Final date:
  Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time – applications accepted until this date.

Teaching responsibilities: Deliver instruction in CBE 145 (Chemical Process Control) covering dynamic responses and control of chemical process equipment, dynamic modeling of chemical processes, linear system analysis, analyses and design of feedback loops and advanced control systems.

Requirements: Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in chemical engineering or a related field from an accredited university. Relevant industrial experience and/or effective teaching experience is preferred.

Applicants must submit the following via our online RECRUIT system:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent version
• Cover Letter – indicating area(s) of expertise
• Teaching Statement – guidance provided for writing a reflective teaching statement
• Teaching Evaluations – optional
• Reference Information – contact details for two references (required)
• Statement of Research – optional

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

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 committed misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment.

UC policies relevant to applicants include the UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties, and APM‑035:
Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

Irvine, CA