Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Engineering at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites up to three adjunct professors of Mechanical Engineering to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in CAD, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials and introductory labs.

We seek dedicated educators who will develop curriculum materials, mentor students, and contribute to ABET accreditation efforts while collaborating with faculty to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching or strong potential for effective teaching.
• Evidence of mentoring students, with a commitment to supportive pedagogy is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses and labs.
• Effective communication skills, and commitment to experimental learning and student success.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing curriculum materials to support student learning.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and design competitions
• Promoting ethical standards and professional values in the classroom and beyond.
• Contributing to departmental services, ABET Accreditation, program assessment, and program development.
• Collaborating with faculty to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience

Skills

Teaching ability

Student mentoring

Undergrad teaching

Communication

Experimental learning

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Location

St. Louis

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Hiring Department

School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering UMSL

Job Description

The School of Engineering is looking to hire up to three adjunct appointments to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories in Mechanical Engineering - Computer Aided Design (Autodesk Inventer), Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials and Laboratory-based introductory courses. The responsibilities include:

• Developing and enhancing curriculum materials to support student learning.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students, and design competitions
• Promoting ethical standards and professional values in the classroom and beyond.
• Contributing to departmental services, ABET Accreditation, program assessment, and program development.
• Collaborating with faculty to strengthen the undergraduate learning experience

Qualifications

• PhD or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching or strong potential for effective teaching.
• Evidence of mentoring students, with a commitment to supportive pedagogy is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses and labs.
• Effective communication skills, and commitment to experimental learning and student success.

Application Deadline

The position will be open until filled

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Other Information

The School of Engineering at the University of Missouri - Saint Louis (UMSL), invites applications for Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

The appointment will begin in Spring 2026. Strong candidates teaching in all substantive areas will be considered, including Computer Aided Design (Autodesk Inventer), Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials and Laboratory-based introductory courses.

We seek a dedicated educator with a genuine passion for teaching, high ethical standards, and a love for working with students. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission, mentor undergraduate students, and help shape the next generation of engineers. The Adjunct Professor reports to the Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator.

About the School

School of Engineering at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) provides rigorous, relevant and affordable engineering education to a talented population of students to address the evolving need for engineers and economic growth of the region, state and beyond.

The UMSL School of Engineering will house our Bachelor of Science degree programs in Mechanical, Civil and Electrical engineering. Additional bachelor's degrees, as well as graduate degrees, will be added as the school grows.

The school will be committed to accessibility and flexibility ensuring that students can pursue their educational goals in a manner that suites their needs.

Faculty will conduct scholarship to expand the bounds of engineering knowledge.

The school will be housed in newly renovated teaching and research labs. This includes a Student Project Design Laboratory where students will turn their innovative ideas into reality.

This facility is being funded by a $15-million grant from the State of Missouri and is expected to be completed in Fall 2026. The school admitted its first cohort of traditional undergraduate students in Fall 2025 with a full opening upon completion of the renovations in Fall 2026

About UMSL

Established in 1963 and having just celebrated its 60th anniversary, the University of Missouri-St. Louis is the region's premier public university in eastern Missouri and comes with a storied history. UMSL is a metropolitan, public research and teaching institution consistently recognized for its strong academic programs across disciplines and is considered a primary driver of the St. Louis economy. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges, UMSL offers an array of degree options including doctoral and graduate degree programs, numerous bachelor and certificate programs, and is home to the only professional optometry school in Missouri.

With an ambitious goal to become the nation's premier metropolitan public research university, UMSL is a Tier 1 public research institution that prides itself on creating greater access to higher education and is an institution on the move. In three years, the university has risen 69 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings and now is now ranked No. 107 among all public universities in the nation. UMSL scored even higher on the 2023 list of "Top Performers on Social Mobility" and ranks No. 1 in Missouri and No. 75 nationally, an improvement of 25 places from last year's rankings.

UMSL is also proud to be ranked for the first time by U.S. News among the nation's Best Colleges for Veterans.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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