Adjunct Instructor Pool, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET)

Oregon Tech; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Tech is seeking applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor in Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position is located at the Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville and will involve developing and teaching undergraduate courses in the engineering discipline. Candidates must have a Master's degree and US Work Authorization.

Preferred qualifications include a PhD in engineering. Oregon Tech is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in an engineering discipline by the start date.
• Permanent, full-time, US Work Authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Skills

Teaching engineering courses

Course development

Engineering discipline knowledge

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct Instructor Pool, Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET)

The objective of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology undergraduate program is to offer students a quality education that provides the greatest possible opportunity for rewarding and successful careers. This includes practical training and technical education in engineering, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing equipment as well as supplemental coursework in communications, mathematics, science, social science, and business.

The Mechanical Engineering Program at Oregon Institute of Technology provides an excellent theoretical and applied or hands on engineering education. The program provides graduates with a foundation in fundamentals, applications, design, project management, communications, and professional and ethical responsibility.

The objective of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is to ensure that graduates of this curriculum acquire competency in those theoretical, applied engineering and practical subjects necessary to become successful in their careers. The program strives to maintain a reputation for academic standards that will assure graduates a welcome by prospective employers. https://www.oit.edu/mmet

Position Summary

The Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is seeking applications for a part‑time adjunct faculty pool for the 2025‑2026 academic year. These positions will be based at the Portland‑Metro campus in Wilsonville and will be offered on a term‑by‑term basis. Renewals may be considered annually at the discretion of the department chair.

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty will be responsible for developing and/or teaching undergraduate courses within the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology department, which is part of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Management at Oregon Tech.

Courses

• Automation and Robotics
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Control Systems
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Vibrations
• Electric Power Systems
• Machining Processes
• Manufacturing Tool Design
• Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) / Computer‑Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Additional Requirements

• Proven track record of teaching engineering courses.
• Education must include (at least) a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline by the start date of employment.
• Successful candidates must hold permanent, full‑time, US Work Authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering discipline.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541‑885‑1028 or [e-mail].