Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time non-tenure-track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department starting January 1, 2027. The appointment involves teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, with a typical load of three courses per term over a nine-month period.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution and prior teaching experience is desirable. Expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution by employment start.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Participate in university service.

Skills

Expertise in heat transfer

Expertise in thermodynamics

Expertise in fluid dynamics

Expertise in energy systems

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Department (http://www.eng.auburn.edu/mech) invites applications for a full‑time non‑tenure‑track faculty Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position to begin on January 1, 2027. This is a 9‑month appointment, with the possibility of teaching during the summer term for additional compensation. The typical teaching load is three courses per 15‑week academic term over nine months of the academic year.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching and service. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Mechanical Engineering department. The typical teaching load is three courses per 15‑week academic term over nine months of the academic year.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an ABET‑accredited institution at the time employment begins. Prior teaching experience is desirable. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy systems. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Contract Type

Annual Appointment

Benefits

• Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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