Lecturer - General Engineering

Clemson University MBA Programs; Hall (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University invites applications for a Lecturer in the Engineering Leadership Minor within the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. This non-tenure track role focuses on high-quality instruction, experiential learning, and curriculum innovation to prepare students for interdisciplinary, innovation-driven engineering leadership.

The ideal candidate brings industry experience and a track record of preparing students to lead technical teams, navigate complexity, and create

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in engineering leadership or related fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, training, or leading experiential learning initiatives.
• Proven ability to connect classroom learning to real-world practice, including team leadership, project management, or innovation.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and preparing students for meaningful leadership in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses in the Engineering Leadership Minor, emphasizing leadership, communication, ethics, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Design and facilitate project-based and experiential learning environments that challenge students to think critically and develop their leadership voice.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to evolve the curriculum to meet industry needs and emerging challenges in engineering.
• Translate real-world experience into actionable insights for students, fostering technical competence and leadership confidence.
• Support assessment and program development efforts to position the Engineering Leadership Minor as a national model.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Job description

Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: General Engineering

Location

RIGGS HALL (000026) BLDG000026 FL01 RM100

Open Date

Aug 04, 2026

Description

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer to advance the continued growth and impact of the Engineering Leadership Minor. This non-tenure track faculty position focused on high-quality instruction, experiential learning, and curriculum innovation that equips students to lead in interdisciplinary, and innovation-driven environments.

The ideal candidate brings both professional experience from industry and a expertise in preparing students to become forward-thinking leaders who can navigate complexity, lead technical teams, and create value through ethical, strategic, and systems-based approaches.

Instruction and Student Support

• Teach core and elective courses in the Engineering Leadership Minor, emphasizing leadership, communication, ethics, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.


• Design and facilitate project-based and experience-rich learning environments that challenge students to think critically, work across boundaries, and develop their own leadership voice.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to continuously evolve and align the curriculum with industry needs and emerging challenges in the engineering profession.


• Translate real-world experience into actionable insights for students, fostering both technical competence and leadership confidence.


• Supports assessment and program development efforts that position the Engineering Leadership Minor as a national model.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in engineering, leadership, or related fields.


• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, training, or leading experiential learning initiatives.


• Proven ability to connect classroom learning to real-world practice, including experience in team leadership, project management, or innovation.


• Commitment to inclusive teaching and to preparing students for meaningful, values-driven leadership in the engineering workforce.