Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering – Course Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking part-time Lecturers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves preparing lectures, assignments, and assessing student performance while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a strong ability to instruct diverse students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This job is part of a pool for future teaching needs during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students.
• Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the department's teaching missions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instruct effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels

Enhance the department's teaching missions

Education

Doctorate in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking part-time Lecturers for the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This role involves preparing lectures, assignments, and assessing student performance while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a strong ability to instruct diverse students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. This job is part of a pool for future teaching needs during the 2026-2027 academic year.