AEM Lecturer - Continuous Recruitment

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 133,920 - 178,560; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks lecturers for its Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on aerospace systems, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics. Required qualifications include a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities encompass delivering lectures, preparing assessments, and supervising teaching assistants. Pay ranges between $12,000 and $16,000 per course. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics or related field is required.
• Teaching experience in related areas including engineering mechanics is required.
• Experience with software applications relevant to aerospace engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Prepare homework assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Hold office hours for student support.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.
• Supervise teaching assistants.
• Manage course administration.

Skills

Teaching experience in aerospace systems

Knowledge of solid mechanics and materials

Experience with programming languages

Active classroom teaching experience

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