Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech

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

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a teaching-focused Lecturer in the MMET department to support program delivery on campus. Responsibilities include lecturing and developing laboratory content for courses in mechanics, thermofluids, materials, sensors, control systems, robotics, automation, and senior design, with both in-person and online formats.

Qualifications require an MS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering and at least five years of industry

Qualifications

• Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Experience: 5 years industry experience in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics or manufacturing engineering or similar.
• Position is a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer in MMET.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more areas: mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, senior design.
• Deliver lectures and laboratory content development and delivery.
• Support department programs with classroom and online formats.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Laboratory content delivery

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechatronics Engineering

MS in Robotics Engineering

MS in Manufacturing Engineering

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.

Qualifications

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

Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline JC_1241 - Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech.

Compensation and Work Location

$75,000-$85,000

On Campus

Background Checks

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation Contact

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About Rochester Institute of Technology

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT's strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.