Part-time Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson is seeking a Part-time Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections for a term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

The position requires an earned graduate degree appropriate to the discipline, with a record of productivity and professional achievement. The department emphasizes rigorous instruction and student success.

Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree appropriate to the discipline.
• Record of productivity and professional achievement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate classes and/or labs.
• Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning platforms (eLearning).
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team.
• Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Assessment data

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

eLearning platforms

Job description

Job Details

Posting Number: F01168P

Position Title: Part-time Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Functional Title: Part-time Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Salary Range: DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Temporary

Location: Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary): 12/31/2026

Posting Open Date: 08/18/2026

Posting Close Date: 08/26/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Desired Start Date: 08/24/2026

Job Summary

Lecturers teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections in a given term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate classes and/or labs
• Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning platforms (eLearning)
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team
• Participate in course evaluation surveys

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.