Part-Time Materials Testing Lab Instructor — Fall 2026

The Pennsylvania State University; Spring Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University at Penn State Berks seeks one to three part-time adjunct instructors to teach ME 365: Materials Testing Laboratory for Fall 2026. Instructors will lead three sections, schedule Tue/Wed/Thu mornings, and guide undergraduates through hands-on material testing in a campus lab.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with teaching or lab instruction experience and a solid understanding of material testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Desirable teaching or lab instruction experience.
• Strong understanding of Material Science and mechanical material testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach laboratory sessions for ME 365: Materials Testing Laboratory (three sections) during Fall 2026.
• Guide students through hands-on destructive and non-destructive material testing experiments.
• Maintain a safe and engaging laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with faculty to align with course objectives and materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab supervision

Material testing knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University at Penn State Berks seeks one to three part-time adjunct instructors to teach ME 365: Materials Testing Laboratory for Fall 2026. Instructors will lead three sections, schedule Tue/Wed/Thu mornings, and guide undergraduates through hands-on material testing in a campus lab.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with teaching or lab instruction experience and a solid understanding of material testing procedures.