Adjunct Faculty Engineering

Inside Higher Ed; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Marion, Indiana, invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Engineering and a commitment to teaching undergraduate courses. Responsibilities include teaching 3-9 credit hours in various engineering disciplines. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to the institution's Christian values. This role is a part-time faculty position with a start date in Spring 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 3-9 credit hours of general engineering and discipline-specific engineering courses at all undergraduate levels.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to foster a supportive learning environment

Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students

Proficiency with appropriate engineering equipment

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft applications for lectures

Learning management systems

Job description

Job no: 494749

Work type: Faculty (Part Time or Adjunct)

Location: Marion, IN

Categories: Adjunct Faculty

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty Engineering

Reporting Relationship: Program Director, Engineering

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Engineering

Campus Location: Ott Hall of Sciences & Nursing - Marion, IN

Summary of Position: Indiana Wesleyan University invites applications for an adjunct Engineering faculty on the Marion, Indiana campus. This adjunct faculty position will join the growing Engineering department educating students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a specialization in mechanical, computer, civil, design, or electrical engineering. The ideal candidate will have a calling for teaching undergraduate engineering courses such as Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Urban Hydrology, Structural Steel Design, Geomatics Engineering, Computer Aided Design with AutoCAD, Engineering Economy, and Machine Component Design. Applicants should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

The Division of Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Sciences offers studies in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Statistics and serves approximately 120 students in these academic areas.

Start date: Spring 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teaching 3-9 credit hours of general engineering and discipline-specific engineering courses at all undergraduate levels

Qualifications

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience preferred

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster a supportive learning environment for students, and collaboratively work with other faculty members and staff
• Ability to use learning management systems, various Microsoft applications for lectures, and Microsoft Outlook for emails
• Proficiency with appropriate engineering equipment
• Attention to detail in grading and record-keeping

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

Limitations and Disclaimer

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Applications close: 11 Jan 2026 US Eastern Standard Time