University of California-Riverside

Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location
Riverside, CA
Pay
$88,143 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 8, 2026

About this position

Position overview Position title: Unit 18 Faculty/Lecturer Salary range: $88,143 Anticipated start: January 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: October 7, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position available during the 2026-2027 academic year. The department welcomes applicants in the following areas: computer engineering, communications, robotics, controls, intelligent systems, machine learning, signal/image processing and computer vision. ECE students also complete a two-quarter senior design project during their final year; experience advising or mentoring senior design projects is an additional asset. A minimum of a master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with at least one year of substantial teaching experience. A Ph. D. degree in any engineering field or Physics is a preferred qualification. The starting salary is $88,143 based on a full-time appointment. Lecturer appointments may be renewed based on departmental need, funding availability, and performance. Salary: See Table 15 for the salary range for this position: www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2026-27/ix-august-2026-scales/t15.pdf prorated according to appointment percentage. Interested applicants should apply online through [AP Recruit](https ://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02369). The application package should include the following materials: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume, most recent 1-2 years of Teaching Evaluations, Teaching Statement, and at least three Letters of Reference. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026; however, the position is open until filled. For more information, please visit the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Bourns College of Engineering at UC Riverside. For advancement information for Lecturers, please refer to the IX system wide bargaining unit contract for the Non-Senate Academic Instructional Lecturer, Unit 18. between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. The Lecture unit provides vital instructional services at UC campuses and medical centers. Department: https://www.ece.ucr.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A minimum of a master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with at least one year of substantial teaching experience. A Ph. D. degree in any engineering field or Physics is a preferred qualification. Preferred qualifications The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission is a preferred qualification.. Application Requirements Document requirementsCover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching Recent 1-2 Years of Teaching Evaluations Reference requirements3-5 letters of reference required Three Letter of Recommendation Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02369 Help contact: maricelg@ucr.edu About UC Riverside The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification. We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf). For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. 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. 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 any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing con

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