Part-Time Lecturer AY26-27

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts University, located in Medford, MA, seeks a part-time lecturer to teach first-year engineering and computing courses for the upcoming terms.

The role focuses on introducing students to the engineering process, teamwork, and ethics, with options to teach Introduction to Computing in Engineering using Matlab, Python, or Mathematica. A graduate degree in engineering or CS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate students; engaging teaching style.
• Comfort delivering coordinated first-year engineering content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Introduction to Computing in Engineering in the spring term, covering fundamentals of computing in an engineering context.
• Lead first-year courses, emphasize teamwork, ethics, and the engineering design process.
• Mentor students and maintain high standards of classroom instruction.

Skills

Teaching

Engaging style

Education

Graduate degree in engineering/computer science

Job description

Tufts University: School of Engineering

Location

Medford, MA

Open Date

Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$13,045 per 3 SHU course

Description

The School of Engineering at Tufts University seeks a part-time lecturer to teach first-year engineering and computing courses. Applications in Engineering is offered in the fall term, focusing on introducing students to the engineering process, teamwork, and ethics through an interesting topic or area of practice. Introduction to Computing in Engineering, offered in the spring term, is a first programming course offered in either Matlab, Python or Mathematica that focuses on computing fundamentals in the context of engineering applications. The course includes topics that explore the implications of computing and engineering design choices.

Tufts' School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, the SOE community offers extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Qualifications

The ideal Lecturer candidate will possess prior teaching experience, especially with undergraduate students, and have an engaging teaching style. The candidate must be willing to delivery coordinated first-year engineering content and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Candidates must have a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

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