Part Time - Mechanical Engineering - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Fayette invites applicants for an adjunct appointment (part-time) for the Fall 2026 Semester. We seek qualified instructors to teach courses in Manufacturing Engineering, Dynamics, Quality Control, Electro-Mechanical Design, and Statics as part of the EMET/EMCH programs.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV. A Master’s degree in Engineering, or a Baccalaureate in Engineering with relevant industrial experience, is preferred; teaching experience is desirable though not

Qualifications

• Experience or involvement with the listed engineering courses is preferred.
• Candidates should have familiarity with EMET/EMCH program course content where applicable.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Dynamics

Quality Control

Electro-Mechanical Design

Statics

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Baccalaureate degree in Engineering with years of industrial experience

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Fayette invites applicants for an adjunct appointment (part-time) for the Fall 2026 Semester. We are seeking applications from candidates with experience in:

• Manufacturing Engineering (EMET 215)
• Dynamics (EMET 225)
• Quality Control, Inspection, and Design (EMET 350)
• Electro-Mechanical Design (EMET 403)
• Statics (EMCH 211)
• Manufacturing Engineering (EMET 215)

For detailed course descriptions of each course, please visit: bulletins.psu.edu

Requirements and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, or a Baccalaureate degree in Engineering with years of industrial experience, is preferred.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV.

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