Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Mechanical Engineering. This teaching-focused, non-tenure-track position emphasizes undergraduate laboratories, safety, and hands-on experiences in structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, and design.

The successful candidate will develop lab materials, support lab safety, and mentor students while collaborating with faculty, course coordinators, and the machine shop supervisor to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by start date.
• Relevant laboratory, instructional, technical, or hands-on engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach and supervise hands-on undergraduate engineering laboratory experiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to safe, student-centered, inclusive, and professionally rigorous engineering education, as demonstrated through teaching, mentoring, laboratory, professional, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coordinate, or support hands-on undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratories, including structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, design, or related labs.
• Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering or engineering science courses as assigned.
• Develop, revise, and assess laboratory manuals, experiments, safety procedures, demonstrations, project-based activities, and course materials.
• Collaborate with faculty laboratory directors, course coordinators, staff, and machine shop supervisor to ensure lab safety, equipment readiness, and maintenance.
• Mentor undergraduate students in laboratory practice, engineering problem solving, and professional conduct.
• Contribute to ABET-related assessment, curriculum coordination, and department service.

Skills

Hands-on lab teaching

Written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Department:Mechanical EngineeringJob Summary:Performs the function of teaching with renewable contracts. Not eligible for tenure.Job Description:Position DescriptionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Mechanical Engineering. This teaching-focused, non-tenure-track faculty appointment will strengthen hands-on undergraduate instruction in mechanical engineering laboratories and related engineering courses.The successful candidate will teach and support hands-on undergraduate laboratories, including structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, design, or related mechanical engineering laboratory experiences. The Instructor will work closely with faculty course coordinators, laboratory faculty directors, department staff, and the machine shop supervisor to support safe, effective, well-maintained, and practice-oriented instructional laboratories.Primary ResponsibilitiesTeach, coordinate, or support 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.Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!Job Responsibilities:Required QualificationsMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field by the appointment start date.Relevant laboratory, instructional, technical, or hands-on engineering experience.Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach and supervise hands-on undergraduate engineering laboratory experiences.Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.Commitment to safe, student-centered, inclusive, and professionally rigorous engineering education, as demonstrated through teaching, mentoring, laboratory, professional, or related experience.Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.Experience teaching, coordinating, or supporting undergraduate laboratories in structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluid sciences, instrumentation, design, manufacturing, or related mechanical engineering areas.Experience developing or modernizing laboratory experiments, safety documentation, assessment tools, lab manuals, or project-based learning activities.Experience working with machine shop, fabrication, instrumentation, testing, or mechanical systems in an instructional, industrial, or applied engineering setting.Evidence of student-centered teaching, undergraduate mentoring, course assessment, ABET-related documentation, or structured curriculum improvement.Application ProceduresApplication materials should include:A cover letter addressing qualifications, laboratory teaching interests, industry or professional engineering experience, and fit with the department's instructional needs.A current curriculum vitae.A statement describing laboratory teaching experience, instructional approach, and experience with hands-on, project-based, safety-focused, or practice-oriented engineering education.Names and contact information for three professional references.Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Damian Stoddard, at [e-mail] Qualifications:Master's (Required)Experience:Related ExperienceInterview Requirement:Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.EEO Statement:The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.Background Check Statement:The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.