Lecturer / Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Rice University; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rice University in Houston, Texas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, starting Jan 1, 2027 or Jul 1, 2027. The role emphasizes undergraduate instruction in solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, mechanical design, and experimental methods.

The successful candidate will mentor students, lead labs, and contribute to capstone projects and curricular development, with a PhD required or a Master’s plus

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Appointment at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank requires a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and lab development is highly valued.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate courses in Engineering Mechanics (Statics).
• Teach Mechanics of Materials.
• Teach Mechanical Design and Machine Elements.
• Teach Experimental Mechanics.
• Teach Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Courses.
• Supervise Senior Capstone Design; contribute to curriculum development and lab coordination.

Kenntnisse

Undergrad teaching

Solid mechanics

Mechanics of materials

Mechanical design

Experimental mechanics

Lab instruction

Capstone supervision

Ausbildung

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering with teaching/design experience

Tools

Modern engineering tools

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Jobbeschreibung

Rice University in Houston, Texas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, starting Jan 1, 2027 or Jul 1, 2027. The role emphasizes undergraduate instruction in solid mechanics, mechanics of materials, mechanical design, and experimental methods.

The successful candidate will mentor students, lead labs, and contribute to capstone projects and curricular development, with a PhD required or a Master’s plus