Lecturer- ME FY27 Continuous Recruitment

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 31,482 - 37,709; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options available

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking part-time Lecturers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role involves teaching courses, preparing assignments, assessing student work, and managing administrative tasks. Applicants will be selected as needed from a pool for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The ideal candidate must have a Doctorate in mechanical engineering and the ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Instruct effectively to a diverse group of engineering students.
• Demonstrate strong potential to enhance teaching missions.
• Experience teaching engineering curriculum is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Prepare homework, quizzes, and exams.
• Assess student work.
• Hold office hours.
• Supervise teaching assistants.
• Manage course administration.

Skills

Effective instruction at graduate and undergraduate levels

Teaching experience

Expertise in mechanical engineering

Education

Doctorate in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Job ID: 374532

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 9753I

Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

About the Job

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs Lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026-2027 academic year (August - May). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as‑needed basis throughout the current academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Job duties/responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures (20%)
• Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)
• Assess student work (20%)
• Hold office hours (15%)
• Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
• Manage the administration of the course (10%)

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointment.
• The ability to instruct effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
• Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the department's teaching missions.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching engineering curriculum at an institute of higher education is highly desired.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $3,100/ course credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.