Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Sacbar; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, and will contribute to capstone design projects and design-oriented activities.

The position emphasizes engaging pedagogy, supervision of student projects, and collaboration with faculty to enhance undergraduate education in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses, coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants.
• Teach 5 to 9 course equivalents (CE) annually, adjusted based on department need.
• Prepare for and conduct all assigned class meetings, including laboratory sessions, assess and grade assignments and exams.
• Assign and evaluate student work appropriately.
• Maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.
• Submit syllabi with expected learning outcomes and examinations to the Chair.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Title:

Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

The salary range for a full 9 CE teaching load is $101,335.00 - $112,642.00 based on candidate's experience. The position is benefits eligible.

Purpose:

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Santa Clara University (SCU), a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in introducing engineering students to the excitement and opportunities of engineering through engaging pedagogy and meaningful design experiences.

Basic Qualifications:

Earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering students and understanding of the Santa Clara teaching model.
• Ability and desire to teach effectively in one or more areas such as Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Instrumentation, Thermofluids, HVAC Systems, Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, Engineering Mathematics and Computation, and/or Aerospace Engineering
• Ability and desire to supervise capstone design projects and/or contribute to the management and enhancement of laboratory courses
• Experience in course or program development especially curricula involving undergraduate students, design-oriented activities, and/or engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities /Teaching duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses, coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants
• Teaching 5 to 9 course equivalents (CE) annually, adjusted based on candidate's expertise and department need
• Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings, including associated laboratory sessions, assess and grade assignments and exams
• Assigning and evaluating student work appropriately
• Being available to students for consultation outside of class and maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.
• Submitting electronic copies of each syllabus, including approved expected learning outcomes, and examinations to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering
• Assigning student grades appropriately and submitting them to the Office of Student Records by the designated deadline; and complying with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
• Conduct course assessments as required by the department
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering or by the Dean of Engineering

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• attending department and school meetings, including meetings, committee service, and university events such as Preview Day, Open House, and Senior Project Presentations
• advising students
• supporting assessment activities
  managing lab spaces
• developing equipment and experiments
• supporting interactions with the technical community
• participating and promoting research activity

Notes

Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"); see https://www.scu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/cba-ntt/.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Work Authorization:

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.