Aerospace Engineering Lecturer — Part-Time Teaching Pool

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego State University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering is seeking candidates to join a part-time lecturer pool for the 2026-2027 academic year, with appointments typically for one semester or one academic year and renewals based on demand and performance. Opportunities may arise for Fall, Spring, and Summer teaching.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or have a Bachelor’s with extensive industry experience, and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields (or a Bachelor's with 10+ years of industry experience).
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Teach Statics and Dynamics, and related coursework as part of a temporary lecturer pool.
• Supervise Senior Design projects and student mentorship.
• Contribute to Sophomore Applied Math courses in Linear Algebra and ODEs.
• Deliver lectures in Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, and Propulsion.
• Available for Fall/Spring terms with short notice.

Skills

Demonstrated currency in subjectmatter

Education

Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields (Bachelor with 10 years industry experience possible)

Job description

San Diego State University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering is seeking candidates to join a part-time lecturer pool for the 2026-2027 academic year, with appointments typically for one semester or one academic year and renewals based on demand and performance. Opportunities may arise for Fall, Spring, and Summer teaching.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or have a Bachelor’s with extensive industry experience, and