Assistant Professor of Teaching Position in Materials Science and Engineering Full-time

Assistant Professor of Teaching Position in Materials Science and Engineering

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a permanent position, analogous to a tenure-track position, with Academic Senate membership. Professors of Teaching serve as thought leaders in teaching practice and lead innovation and research in teaching for Samueli Engineering, including the adaptation of teaching for the age of AI and increased student engagement. Professors of Teaching help maintain ABET accreditation of Samueli Engineering programs, including through processes of continuous improvement of teaching practice and curriculum. Participation in governance and management of the university's educational program through committee service, curriculum development, and administration is also important. The teaching load is six courses per year on a quarter system. The department has an incredibly strong and passionate group of undergraduate and graduate students and is in an exciting faculty growth phase in high-impact areas of research and education. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or M.S. in MSE or a closely related field. • Documented excellence in teaching. • Ability and interest in teaching a broad range of courses in MSE. • Experience with curriculum development. • Demonstrated efforts to lead innovation and reinvention in curriculum and teaching practice. • A strong record of scholarship in MSE education or MSE.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000, depending on level of experience. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application packages should be submitted online through [Project Site] and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) teaching portfolio, including a list of courses taught along with enrollment statistics and teaching evaluations, 3) teaching statement, 4) an optional statement of research interests, 5) a cover letter, 6) Reference check authorization release form, 7) UCLA Mission Statement, and 8) 3-5 references are required (contact names only). We encourage candidates to send in their applications as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications on December 14, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be directed to Department Chair Yang Yang.

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