Adjunct Faculty - Manufacturing Processes

slu; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Louis University (SLU) seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach an undergraduate course, Manufacturing Processes, for Spring 2027. The instructor should bring technical proficiency and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences to engineering students in a collaborative environment. A Ph.D.

or MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is required or preferred. The course covers net-shape, material removal, joining and assembly processes with hands-on machine tool work, including rapid

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required or preferred.
• Experience teaching undergraduates is desirable.
• Spring 2027 adjunct appointment for Manufacturing Processes course.

Responsibilities

• Teach Undergraduate Manufacturing Processes course to engineering students.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in a team-oriented environment.
• Coordinate with department and participate in student-focused activities during the term.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary:

The School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University (SLU) seeks a dynamic, collegial, collaborative, and creative adjunct faculty member for Spring 2027 to teach an undergraduate course, Manufacturing Processes. Applicants should have technical expertise and be motivated to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences to undergraduate engineering students in a team-oriented, student-focused environment. This unique opportunity provides a platform for tomorrow's engineers to learn from the industry's top talent while broadly fostering industry-university relationships. Interested applicants should possess technical proficiency and practical experience in the disciplinary areas they intend to teach and hold a Ph.D. degree or an M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

Manufacturing Processes - Course Topics:

This course provides detailed discussion on various manufacturing processes: netshape, material removal, and joining and assembly processes. Students learn the fundamental principles and the tools-of-the-trade by working hands-on with machine tools. The current manufacturing techniques such as rapid prototyping, manufacturing cells, and lean-manufacturing are discussed.

Applications should include a letter of application and the latest CV.

Function

Faculty - Adjunct

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.