Adjunct Faculty - Manufacturing Processes

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach Manufacturing Processes for Spring 2027. Applicants should bring hands-on industry experience and dedicate to student-centered learning in a collaborative environment. Ph.D.

or M.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required; responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures, guiding labs, and assessing student work at the undergraduate level.

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.FunctionFaculty - AdjunctScheduled Weekly Hours:10Saint 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.