Employment

Faculty Positions:

  • The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor Tenure-Track faculty position with particular emphasis in autonomous systems and robotics. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The current base pay range is $99,100-$130,000. Other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Applications received by December 11, 2023 will be given priority consideration.

     For full details about the positions and to apply, visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02597(link is external)

Temporary Lecturer Positions​:
  • The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach undergraduate or graduate in all areas of Mechanical Engineering. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Positions may range from 33% to 100% time. See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,259 - $123,960. Percent appointments may vary.
    The university/department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
    The posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
    Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

    For full details about the positions and to apply, visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02725

Research Positions:
  • The Department invites applications for temporary research positions in the Project Scientist titles. For details on the recruitment and to apply, click here(link is external)
  • The Department invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary research Junior Specialist positions. For details on the recruitment and to apply, click here(link is external)
  • The Department invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary research Assistant/Associate Specialist positions. For details on the recruitment and to apply, click here(link is external)

 
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected Veterans status, or any other characteristic protected by law.