Job Opportunity: Lecturer for Engineering Skills Sequence (MDD 421, 422, 423)
The UC Davis Professional Master’s Program in Medical Device Development (MDD) invites applications for instructional positions in a three-course “Engineering Skills” sequence offered across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. These graduate-level, hands-on courses are taught in person at the UC Davis Tech Foundry in Aggie Square (Sacramento, CA) and serve a cohort of approximately 10–15 students per quarter. We are seeking qualified instructors to teach one or more courses in the sequence.
- MDD 421: Engineering Skills 1: Computer Aided Design and Simulation (Fall starts 09/21/26)
- MDD 422: Engineering Skills 2: Electronics, microcontrollers, and coding (Winter starts 01/04/27)
- MDD 423: Engineering Skills 3: Prototyping (Spring starts 03/25/27)
Applicants must be able to teach a graduate course in the new M.Eng. Medical Device Development at Aggie Square. Applicants must have a master’s degree in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline and demonstrated expertise relevant to one or more course areas (e.g., CAD, prototyping, electronics, machine learning, or medical device development). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching or training experience in a hands-on or applied setting; industry experience in medical devices, biomedical engineering, or advanced manufacturing; and familiarity with interdisciplinary, project-based instruction.
Position Details:
- Appointment: 33% per course (approximately 12–15 hours/week)
- Compensation: $10,000–$12,000 per course, commensurate with experience
- Location: In-person at UC Davis Tech Foundry, Aggie Square (Sacramento, CA)
- Duration: One academic quarter (10 weeks) per course (Fall, Winter, or Spring)
Required materials include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching, and contact information for 3-5 references.
The deadline for full consideration is May 16, 2026.