Teaching Specialist- ME FY27 Continuous Recruitment.

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 31,482 - 37,709; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options available

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is hiring Teaching Specialists for the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach engineering courses. Applicants will be selected from a pool to fill needs for the 2026-2027 academic year, based on funding and performance. A Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures, assessing student work, and managing course administration. The pay is $3,100 per course credit.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointment.
• The ability to instruct effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
• Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the department's teaching missions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Prepare homework assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Assess student work.
• Hold office hours.
• Supervise teaching assistants.
• Manage course administration.

Skills

Effective instruction at graduate and undergraduate levels

Ability to work with diverse engineering students

Education

Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs Teaching Specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students. Appointments may be full‑time or part‑time and may be limited to one semester. This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2026‑2027 academic year (August – May). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as‑needed basis throughout the current academic year. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.

Job Duties

• Prepare and deliver lectures (20%)
• Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)
• Assess student work (20%)
• Hold office hours (15%)
• Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
• Manage the administration of the course (10%)

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointment.
• The ability to instruct effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of engineering students is required.
• Expertise and documented teaching activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance the department's teaching missions.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching engineering curriculum at an institute of higher education is highly desired.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $3,100/ course credit; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu