Engineering Visiting Lecturer – Spring 2027

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Engineering to start in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 semester. The position is nonrenewable and focuses primarily on teaching undergraduate courses in solid mechanics and materials, with a typical 12-credit-hour load.

Requirements include a master’s degree with relevant professional experience; preference for engineering backgrounds, prior undergraduate teaching, and an earned PhD by appointment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with demonstrated relevant professional experience.
• Preference for degrees in engineering or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses.
• Earned PhD by the time of appointment; relevant industrial engineering experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach the anticipated undergraduate engineering courses: Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics; Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab; Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics.
• Handle a teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Engineering background

Industrial experience

Education

Master's degree

PhD by appointment

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Engineering to start in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 semester. The position is nonrenewable and focuses primarily on teaching undergraduate courses in solid mechanics and materials, with a typical 12-credit-hour load.

Requirements include a master’s degree with relevant professional experience; preference for engineering backgrounds, prior undergraduate teaching, and an earned PhD by appointment.