Part Time Faculty-Mechanical Engineering

Vermont State Colleges System; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach MEC 4020 Quality Assurance at the Randolph campus for Spring 2027. The position emphasizes quality concepts, measurement, control, and statistics with applications to manufacturing.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with expertise in HVAC and energy systems. Prior college teaching or industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Content expertise in building environmental (HVAC) and energy systems, including building envelopes.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred; professional experience in building design or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach MEC 4020 Quality Assurance at Randolph campus.
• Deliver 3 hours of lecture per week and 3 teaching credits per semester.
• Contribute to department activities and program offerings.

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The School of STEM Department of Engineering at Vermont State University invites applications for Part-Time teaching positions in Mechanical Engineering to begin Spring 2027 (January 19 – May 14, 2027) at the VTSU Randolph Campus.

Immediate need to teach: MEC 4020 Quality Assurance

3 hours of Lecture per week

3 teaching credits per semester

This course examines the principles and methods of quality assurance including measurement, control, improvement, and management, focusing on applications in the manufacturing field. It introduces basic definitions; statistics; quality policy and objectives; manuals and procedures; concept of variation; inspection and sampling techniques; metrology process control; methods; and the elements of reliability and reviews current TQM and ISO 9000 standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or better inMechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field. Content expertise in building environmental (especially HVAC) and energy systems, including building envelopes, is required.

Teaching experience at the college level is preferred, as is professional experience in building design, engineering, or related fields.

Additional information about the department’s programs and Vermont State University may be viewed at the VTSU website, www.vermontstate.edu.

Salary:

Based on credits previously taught at campus-based colleges within the Vermont State College System per the VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Budgeted Wage for this Position:

Faculty Load 3 Workload credits; minimum starting salary is $1648 per workload credit.

Budgeted Wage for this Position:

4,944

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Grade:

P01

Job Posting Responsibilities:

Unit Determination:

Part-Time Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation

Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.