MIE Part-time Lecturer- Aerospace Program (Seattle)

Northeastern University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an instructor for undergraduate Aerospace minor courses in Seattle. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching classes, grading assignments, and coordinating with the Boston campus. Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermo-Science and have teaching experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical and tuition assistance, is offered. The pay rate is $2693.75 per credit hour, with all qualified applicants encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Thermo-Science concentration is mandatory.
• A deep understanding of undergraduate fluid mechanics is required.
• Experience in Aerospace system design is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class notes and teach undergraduate courses.
• Hold office hours for student support.
• Prepare and grade homework, quizzes, and exams.
• Attend weekly coordination meetings with Boston campus.

Skills

Teaching experience

Aerospace system design

Fluid mechanics understanding

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Thermo-Science concentration

Job description

About The Opportunity

In person teaching of our undergraduate Aerospace minor core courses of Fluid Mechanics (ME3475), Introduction to flight (ME3465), and Aeronautical Propulsion (ME3470).

Instructor will be responsible for their own class notes preparation, homework sets, quizzes, midterm exams, final exam, and grading of them. The instructor/s shall coordinate the coverage materials, assessments and textbooks with Thermofluids group coordinator or their representative. Upon consideration of Thermofluids group coordinator, if logistics allow the lectures and assessments will be synced with Boston campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Thermo-Science concentration.
• Clear understanding of the undergraduate fluid mechanics. First seven chapters of Frank White textbook could be used as a guide.
• Experience and clear understanding of Aerospace system design, including Aerodynamics of flight and propulsion system.
• Experience with classroom teaching.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Class notes preparation and class teaching time.
• Office hours.
• Homework, quiz, and exam preparation.
• Homework, quiz, and exam grading.
• Weekly/periodic coordination meeting with Boston campus representative/instructors.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

per credit rate is $2693.75