2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 73,745; Part time

Job summary

A major academic institution in Sacramento seeks part-time lecturers for its Mechanical Engineering program. Responsibilities include class instruction, preparation, grading, and maintaining office hours. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Bachelor's with significant professional experience. Prior university teaching experience is preferred. This role offers competitive compensation based on teaching units, with a flexible appointment based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Bachelor’s with 5 years professional experience accepted.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and prepare classes for lower and upper division courses.
• Grade assignments and provide office hours for student support.
• Adapt course assignments based on departmental needs.

Skills

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Mechanical Engineering

Job no: 556340

Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sacramento

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering

POSITION TITLE: Lecturer Pool – Mechanical Engineering

POSITION DETAILS: The Department of Mechanical Engineering is comprised of 14 full‑time faculty members who support over 900 undergraduate students and more than 60 graduate students. The department offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs in Mechanical Engineering. These programs emphasize practical applications of engineering principles in the areas of design, manufacturing, materials science, aerospace, energy, and thermal sciences. The department invites applications for lecturers in all areas, for lower division, upper division, and graduate courses. Duties of a part‑time lecturer include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean. Part‑time lecturers are instructional faculty with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by the department as enrollment patterns, tenure‑track needs, or other factors change. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally for an academic year, and may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Salary is based on a full‑time rate (15 weighted teaching units). A semester’s compensation is paid in six checks, pro‑rated to the units taught. Example: a Lecturer A assigned 3 units at the minimum salary of $5,507 results in ($5,507 × 3/15) × 6 = $6,608.40 for the semester.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field; or
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with a minimum of five (5) years related professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• Prior teaching experience at the university level
• Professional experience in a related field

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

New applicants must submit:

• Unofficial transcript of highest degree
• List of at least 3 references with contact information

California State University, Sacramento is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

All faculty who begin initial employment on or after January 1, 2022 must perform work within the State of California. Prior hires must be available to perform work in California if the assignment is in‑person.

Advertised: Apr 06 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: (date to be announced)