Online Masters - Mechanical Engineering Technology Adjunct Faculty

East Coast Tech Online; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Advocate

Some industry certifications

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts

IPad/Computer Purchase Program

Employee Referral Program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

ECPI University seeks instructors to teach in its Online Master's Mechanical Engineering program. This adjunct role is ideal for professionals with industry experience; no prior teaching required as training and ongoing support are provided.

Courses run five weeks, evenings and weekends alignment with adult learners. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 18 graduate semester hours, plus relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D design software.
• 1+ years industry experience in mechanical/manufacturing engineering; 7+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach online in the Master’s Mechanical Engineering program.
• Lead one live session per week and hold weekly live office hours via Zoom.
• Provide training, mentoring and ongoing faculty support.
• Work evenings and weekends to support adult learners.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Communication

5-week course environment

Troubleshoot software

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 18 graduate hours

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

CAD/CAM

CNC G-Code

Job description

Online Masters - Mechanical Engineering Technology Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: ONLIN004429

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Part-Time
• Remote

Locations

Remote
United States

Description

Overview

We are looking for instructors to teach in our Master's Mechanical Engineering program. This would be an ideal position for a Mechanical Engineering professional. No prior teaching experience is needed; we provide training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support.

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands-on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.

Experience:

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D design software
• Experience with Machine Tool Technology, CNC G-Code programming, and CAD/CAM software is a plus
• 1 + years industry experience in a mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering field required; 7+ years career industry experience preferred.
• Industry experience must be within the last 5 years.
• Mechatronics candidates should have a strong background in control systems, instrumentation and measurements, and mechanical systems
• Appropriate technical certification or licensure (if required)
• Specifically looking for experience in any of the areas below:
• Drafting & Modeling
• Manufacturing & machining
• Machine Design & FEA
• Thermal & Fluid Science

Required Skills:

• The highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (including approachability and empathy).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
• Comfortable being first point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for student

Online Faculty Technical Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet required
• Responsible for supplying your own windows-based computer and webcam.
• Your computer system must pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.
• Required to teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Health Advocate
• Some industry certifications
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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