Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

unf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida School of Engineering seeks a 12-month, non-tenure earning Instructor of Mechanical Engineering to teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a 4/4/1 load, collaborate with local industry, and provide service to the School, College and University.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field; a PhD is required to teach graduate courses. Start date August 2, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field.
• A PhD is required to teach graduate courses.
• Preference for candidates with teaching experience in industry or government laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a 4/4/1 teaching load.
• Collaborate with local industry and provide service to the School, College and University.
• Report to the School of Engineering Director.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD required for graduate teaching

Job description

Department

School of Engineering

Compensation

Negotiable

General Description/Primary Purpose

The School of Engineering is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Mechanical Engineering. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a 4/4/1 teaching load, collaboration with local industry and service to the School, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the University of North Florida.

Supervisor: This position will report to Dr. Alan Harris, the School of Engineering Director.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field. A PhD is required to teach graduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Candidates from all areas of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, with preference given to those who demonstrate a record of teaching experience or practice in their profession in a non-academic setting such as industry or government laboratories.

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on October 12, 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

About the Department

The School of Engineering at the University of North Florida provides high-quality education in a student-centered environment. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various engineering disciplines, emphasizes hands‑on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, real‑world problem solving, and cutting‑edge research. For more information about the department of School of Engineering visit https://www.unf.edu/ccec/engineering/index.html.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research‑related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.