Part-Time Lecturer AY2024-2025

Tufts University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time instructors for its Mechanical Engineering department. This role offers the opportunity to teach upper-level courses, enriching the educational experience of seniors and graduate students. The department values interdisciplinary collaboration and is committed to excellence in teaching, making it an ideal environment for experienced engineers looking to share their expertise. Located near Boston, the position provides a unique chance to engage with a diverse academic community while contributing to the growth of the program.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineers with strong teaching and communication skills are sought.
• Preference for those complementing department faculty experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in upper-level mechanical engineering curriculum.
• Engage with students in mechanical engineering and human factors.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Human Factors

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience

Job description

Tufts University: School of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering

Location

Medford MA

Open Date

Jun 01, 2024

Description

The department has ongoing opportunities for part-time instructors who will teach courses that expand the breadth of our offerings in the upper-level curriculum. The department, which is dedicated to growing its research base while maintaining excellence in teaching, has core disciplines in four areas: (1) Thermal Fluid Systems, (2) Material Mechanics and Processing, (3) Robotic, Aeronautic and Automated Systems, and (4) Product Design and Human Factors (full description at http://engineering.tufts.edu/me.

Tufts School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. The past ten years have been a period of extraordinary growth for SOE at Tufts, with recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a more than three-fold increase in research productivity. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Qualifications

We are looking for experienced engineers with strong teaching and communication skills who can bring the breadth of their experience to seniors and graduate students in mechanical engineering and human factors. Advanced degree or equivalent industry experience is required, PhD is preferred. We will give preference to engineers whose experience complements that of the department faculty and who have previously demonstrated exceptional teaching skills.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement (including a description of the distinctive content and/or pedagogy for any proposed courses), previous teaching evaluations, if available, and three letters of recommendation, electronically via https://apply.interfolio.com/38604. Applications are reviewed upon receipt and the search for part-time lecturers will continue as positions become available.