Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University is actively seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors within the Webb School of Engineering, focusing on Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. Candidates with an earned doctorate in engineering or closely related discipline are preferred, but a master's degree with specific graduate credits will also be considered.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses and providing student support. The university boasts a commitment to extraordinary education in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in engineering or closely related discipline preferred.
• Collegiate teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in robotics, engineering design, or engineering graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Successfully teach introductory engineering courses at the collegiate level.
• Respond to student emails promptly.
• Provide meeting times for student assistance as needed.

Skills

Collegiate teaching experience

Robotics experience

Engineering design experience

Engineering graphics experience

Education

Earned doctorate in engineering or closely related discipline

Master’s degree with minimum 18 graduate credits

Job description

The Webb School of Engineering at High Point University is seeking part‑time Adjunct Instructors in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. We are looking to fill sections of Mechanical, Mechatronic and General Engineering courses on an as‑needed basis. Successful applicants will be assigned a section for the upcoming session or be placed into our pool of adjuncts for future consideration.

Qualifications

• Education: an earned doctorate in engineering or closely related discipline is preferred; a master’s degree will be considered if a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the discipline have been earned.
• Experience/Training: collegiate teaching experience is preferred; experience in robotics, engineering design, or engineering graphics is a plus; industry or related teaching experience is a plus.

Essential Functions

• Successfully teach introductory engineering courses at the collegiate level.
• Answer student emails promptly.
• Provide times to meet with students to facilitate learning as needed.

Application Process

• A letter of interest addressing the required qualifications and responsibilities.
• A current CV with complete professional and academic history.
• An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Names and contact information for three professional recommendations.
• All application materials must be uploaded as one file/attachment with resume/CV.
• For questions, contact Dr. Michael Oudshoorn, Dean of Engineering, at [e-mail].

High Point University is a God, family, and country school. The faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.

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High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.