Adjunct Instructor: Mechanical Engineering

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Mechanical Engineering to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across various engineering disciplines. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, with a Ph.D. preferred, and experience in teaching.

This position allows flexibility in aligning courses with the instructor's strengths, promoting interdisciplinary learning opportunities within a diverse academic environment.

The university values diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from candidates with various language proficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Management/Civil Engineering.
• Preference for candidates with Ph.D. and teaching experience.
• A history of interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and related fields.
• Align teaching assignments with candidate's strengths and expertise.
• Engage in academic curriculum enhancement through interdisciplinary experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Mechanical Engineering

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment.

Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides engineering programs that combine fundamentals of mechanical engineering with a broad specialization in energy production, management, and distribution subjects. Also offered are engineering technology programs that are based on applications of technology to solve engineering problems. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified individual to teach in our engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, and Engineering Management. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate's expertise. Opportunities include teaching graduate courses in Engineering Management, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, and/or undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Construction Management. This flexibility allows the department to align teaching assignments with the candidate's strengths. Candidates with multiple expertise in both Civil and Mechanical Engineering will be especially well–suited to this interdisciplinary role.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Management / Civil Engineering, or in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Management / Civil Engineering, or in a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, particularly in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A history of interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desired, with the ability to leverage these partnerships to enhance the academic curriculum and broaden experiential learning opportunities for the students.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

No.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.