Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Instructor – Lab-Focused

University of Mississippi; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi in Oxford invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, focused on hands-on undergraduate instruction in laboratories and related courses.

The successful candidate will teach and support laboratory sections in areas such as structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, and design, collaborating with faculty and the machine shop staff to maintain safe, well-equipped facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering by start date.
• Experience with hands-on undergraduate laboratories.
• Ability to teach and supervise hands-on undergraduate engineering laboratory experiences.
• Commitment to safe, student-centered engineering education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate hands-on undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratories, with possible assignments in Structures and Dynamics Lab, Materials Lab, Thermal‑Fluids Lab, instrumentation, design, or related laboratory courses.
• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering or engineering science courses as assigned, based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Develop, revise, and assess laboratory manuals, experiments, safety procedures, demonstrations, project‑based activities, and course materials.
• Work collaboratively with faculty laboratory directors, course coordinators, department staff, and the machine shop supervisor to support laboratory safety, equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor undergraduate students in laboratory practice, engineering problem solving, professional conduct, and safe use of equipment and facilities.
• Contribute to ABET‑related assessment, curriculum coordination, laboratory documentation, department service, and other continuous‑improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory instruction

ABET assessment

Curriculum development

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The University of Mississippi in Oxford invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, focused on hands-on undergraduate instruction in laboratories and related courses.

The successful candidate will teach and support laboratory sections in areas such as structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, and design, collaborating with faculty and the machine shop staff to maintain safe, well-equipped facilities.