Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering

South Dakota Board of Regents; Rapid City (SD); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The South Dakota Board of Regents is seeking a part-time Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT) in Rapid City. This temporary position for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 semesters requires teaching undergraduate courses in-person and leading laboratory sections.

Ideal candidates must have an earned MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and preferably a PhD, along with strong communication skills and prior teaching experience. Employment is contingent upon funding and background investigations.

Qualifikationen

• Earned MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related field); PhD preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior university or college level teaching experience.
• Engineering experience in industry or government.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses in-person.
• Lead accompanying laboratory sections.
• Ensure effective student learning and engagement in all classes.

Kenntnisse

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teaching experience

Industry engineering experience

Ausbildung

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

PhD preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT). Part‑time, temporary positions for fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 semesters. The role may continue semester‑by‑semester depending on performance, department need, funding, and enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering courses in‑person and lead accompanying laboratory sections.
• Ensure effective student learning and engagement in all classes.

Qualifications

• Earned MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or closely related field); PhD preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior university or college level teaching experience.
• Engineering experience in industry or government.

Employment Details

Start dates: August 2026 (fall semester) or January 2027 (spring semester). Applicants must be physically located at SDSMT; all courses taught fully in‑person. Positions are non‑benefited and dependent on funding. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.

Location

Rapid City, South Dakota

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.