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Service Dates
January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027

Duties and Responsibilities
Teach Design & Analysis of Engineering Experiments (EBS 265, 5 units) in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering during Winter Quarter 2027. The course will be taught in person on the main UC Davis campus in Davis, CA.

General Information
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Davis offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biological Systems Engineering. Graduates of the program are among notable agricultural and engineering industry professionals in California and throughout the world.

Design & Analysis of Engineering Experiments (EBS 265) is a 5.0-unit, Graduate Level course focused on linear regression and design of experiments for engineers. It meets in person three times a week (3 hours 40 minutes total), with a computer laboratory component (1 hour 50 minutes).

The appointment is 41% FTE for Winter Quarter 2027 (January 4, 2027 – March 19, 2027). The lecturer will be selected based on professional and academic expertise and must be able to teach the principles and practices of experimental design and statistical treatment of engineering research data as applied to biological systems.

Salary and Appointment Level
Commensurate with experience and course assignment. This appointment is expected to be 41% FTE for one quarter (10–11 weeks).

Applications
Review of applications will begin in October 2026; open until filled. Interested persons should upload a current curriculum vitae, cover letter and provide three contacts information to AP Recruit link. Criteria for appointment will be evidence of teaching excellence (or, for first time, relatively inexperienced candidates, the potential for excellence) in terms of (a) rigorous and intellectually challenging course content, and (b) the ability to present that material effectively, i.e., stimulating interest in and critical thought regarding the subject matter.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• Master’s degree in Biological Systems Engineering. Exceptions may be made for exceptional candidates with strong and relevant experience in both practice and teaching.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation and research in biological systems

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence, and a commitment to inclusive and quality undergraduate education.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation and research in biological systems

Preferred qualifications
• PhD in Biological Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with quantitative and statistical methods in biological and agricultural engineering.

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