Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

University of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire’s Manchester College of Professional Studies seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and labs on campus starting this fall. Courses include Fluids and Heat Transfer, Control Systems, Material Science and Mechanical Design, offered in 16-week terms.

Duties include weekly lectures and labs, updating LMS materials, proctoring exams, and grading.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 3-hour weekly lectures, in-person sessions, and 2-hour weekly laboratory sessions.
• Maintain course materials through the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Proctor exams, grade homework and laboratory reports in a timely manner.

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

The UNH Manchester College of Professional Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and labs beginning the fall semester. Courses include Fluids and Heat Transfer, Control Systems, Material Science and Mechanical Design. These are 16-week, on-campus offerings

Duties/Responsibilities

• 3-hour weekly lectures, class meets in person for two 1½ hour sessions per week; and 2-hour weekly laboratory sessions. (50%)

• Maintain course materials through the Learning Management System (LMS). (30%)

• Proctor exams, grade homework and laboratory reports in a timely manner. (20%)

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution and previous college teaching experience preferred.

• All faculty positions have as their primary objective to create a dynamic teaching/learning environment for our students.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical Engineering including current developments and technologies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is a requirement.

• Ability to teach and mentor students in a laboratory setting is a must.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.

Compensation Pay Range:

$4000 - $5500 per 4 credit course based on qualifications

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Location:

Manchester

Salary Grade:

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