AEM Lecturer - Continuous Recruitment

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,920 - 178,560; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking part-time or full-time lecturers for the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics for the 2024-25 academic year. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, grading assignments, and advising students. Required qualifications include a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and teaching experience in related fields. Compensation ranges from $12,000 to $16,000 per course. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering software and programming techniques.
• Ability to link research with undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Assess and grade student work.
• Supervise teaching assistants.

Skills

Teaching experience in aerospace systems

Expertise in solid mechanics and materials

Experience with programming languages

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the current academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The primary role of this position is teaching during the academic semester (fall and/or spring) in the areas of aerospace systems, solid mechanics and materials and fluid mechanics. Incumbent will engage in the following activities: develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, advise students on coursework and academic goals, grade assignments and projects, oversee laboratory and project design experiences as appropriate, and interact with other AEM faculty and instructors on matters related to teaching and student support.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures (20%)
• Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)
• Hold office hours (15%)
• Assess student work (20%)
• Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
• Manage the administration of the course (10%)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics or related field.
• Teaching experience in areas of aerospace systems, solid mechanics and materials and fluid mechanics including engineering mechanics courses such as statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with appropriate software applications, programming languages, and/or computational and online tools relevant to aerospace engineering and mechanics teaching and/or research.
2. Experience teaching in active classroom settings.
3. Strong interest in focusing on undergraduate teaching and linking instructional and research activities to promote student engagement in research. Ability to develop clear, reasonably demanding expectations of students, effectively meet teaching responsibilities, and achieve successful learning outcomes.
4. Familiarity with academic literature and research on topics being taught in the classroom.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $12,000 - $16,000 per course

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship. Updated on 11/10/2025.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu