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Lecturer (Part-Time) - Introduction to Space Engineering - Aerospace Engineering - College of Engineering
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$138,433 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Introduction to Space Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- College of Engineering Position overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf . The current full-time salary range for Lecturer positions is $75,301
- $199,722.
Percent time:
From 17% to 50%.Anticipated start:
January 1, 2026.Review timeline:
Applications will be reviewed in October and November, 2025.Position duration:
One semester.Application Window Open date:
October 6, 2025 Next review date: Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The College of Engineering recently launched a comprehensive aerospace engineering program, anchored by the new undergraduate major (presently hosted in the Department of Mechanical Engineering) and fueled by the increasing societal significance of aerospace-related technologies. The aerospace engineering program invites applications to teach one in-person, 4-unitAERO ENG 120
Introduction to Space Engineering course in the Spring 2026 semester.Course Objectives:
This course introduces engineering students to the space environment, the engineering challenges faced when designing spacecraft and instrumentation for the space environment, and the design and analysis tools used to address those challenges.Instructor Duties:
In addition to classroom teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.Department :
https://me.berkeley.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Master's degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application. Preferred qualifications Expertise in space technologies through an engineering or science degree, as well as work experience in the Aerospace or Space Engineering industries. Evidence of successful past involvement in teaching at the university level and/or a strong commitment to instruction or mentorship. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching
- Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests.
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