Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RIT's Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) department invites applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, non-tenure track Lecturer position on campus. The candidate will teach courses in mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, and senior design, in class and online formats.

Responsibilities include developing lecture and laboratory content and delivering content to students.

Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in classroom and online formats in one or more of the areas listed (mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, senior design).
• Develop and deliver lecture and laboratory content.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Laboratory instruction

Academic collaboration

Robotics knowledge

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

Job description

RIT's Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) department in the College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, teaching-focused, non-tenure track Lecturer position, to support department programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach courses, both classroom and online formats, in one or more of the following areas; mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, senior design. Responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory content development and delivery.

• Education:
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• Experience:
  • 5 years industry experience
  • Mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar

Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline

JC_1241 - Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$75,000-$85,000

Anticipated Start Date

October 07, 2026

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.