Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position in the Mechanical Engineering Department beginning Fall 2026.

Required: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and M.S. degree in engineering; industry experience encouraged; teaching competency demonstrated. The candidate should be prepared to engage with UTC’s Strategic Plan and participate in summer teaching if offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and M.S. in engineering required.
• Significant industry experience encouraged.
• Preference for demonstrated teaching in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate teaching competency.
• Engagement with UTC Strategic Plan and campus goals expected.
• Possibility of summer teaching.
• Renewable yearly contingent upon performance and resources.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Teaching competency

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Job description

Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineeringand Computer Science at The University of Tennessee at Chattanoogainvites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer positionbeginning Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and M.S.degree in engineering.
• Candidates with significant industry experience are encouragedto apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstratedeffective teaching in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their teachingcompetency.
• The successful candidate is expected to be engaged to the department, college, and university.
• Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC’s Strategic Plan.
• Possibility of summer teaching.
• Renewable yearly contingent upon candidate’s performance and the availability of resources.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of oneof Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national modelfor metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its manyregional partners to offer an experiential learning environmentwith outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degreeprograms and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctorallevels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtownredevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricablylinked, and the University is central to the workforce and economicdevelopment efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and ComputerScience; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the HonorsCollege are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursingto Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support.Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and developmentin smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the firstand only university in the country with access to a managed,commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing anartificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campusand engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our nationalreputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out asa university where students thrive, faculty inspire, andpartnerships create real impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education andemployment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, andwill not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color,national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color,national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA(disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran statusshould be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at [phone]. Requests for accommodation of a disability should bedirected to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at [phone].