Mechanical Engineering Teaching Specialist (Part‑Time/Temp)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options available

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is hiring Teaching Specialists for the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach engineering courses. Applicants will be selected from a pool to fill needs for the 2026-2027 academic year, based on funding and performance. A Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures, assessing student work, and managing course administration. The pay is $3,100 per course credit.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointment.
• The ability to instruct effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
• 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

Effective instruction at graduate and undergraduate levels

Ability to work with diverse engineering students

Education

Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Minnesota is hiring Teaching Specialists for the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach engineering courses. Applicants will be selected from a pool to fill needs for the 2026-2027 academic year, based on funding and performance. A Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures, assessing student work, and managing course administration. The pay is $3,100 per course credit.