Temp Parttime Faculty- Mechanical Engineering

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 63,538 - 76,106; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for certain UNM benefits

Flexible teaching schedule

Job summary

A public research university in Albuquerque seeks part-time faculty for Mechanical Engineering to teach courses such as Dynamics and Thermodynamics for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters. Responsibilities include delivering course content, grading, and student assessment. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and expertise in specific mechanical disciplines is preferred. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. Competitive compensation provided per course.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in one or more subjects listed in the position summary is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and working with diverse communities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Responsible for course delivery, grading, and assessment.
• Positions are contingent upon student enrollment and course need.

Skills

Expertise in Mechanical Engineering disciplines

Online teaching experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Temp Parttime Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Posting Number: req32694

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Adjunct

Hiring Department: Mechanical Engineering (023A)

Academic Location: School of Engineering

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits: Adjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering anticipates hiring Adjunct (Temporary, Part time) Faculty to teach and/or develop program courses in Mechanical Engineering for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters. Anticipated openings may include the following subjects: Dynamics, Vibrations, Control Systems, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Materials Science, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Components, Engineering Design, and Aerospace Systems.

Mechanical Engineering is seeking qualified temporary part‑time faculty members to teach in the various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of courses taught including meeting with class during assigned times, content delivery, assignment development, grading, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the Department Chair.

Positions are contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollment levels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected for these positions will report to the Department Chair.

Wages: Adjunct Faculty in Mechanical Engineering are currently compensated $6,256.49 per 3 credit hour course (subject to change).

Best Consideration Dates

• April 1, 2025 for Summer Semester 2025
• August 1, 2025 for Fall Semester 2025
• December 1, 2025 for Spring Semester 2026

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas listed in the position summary
• Online teaching experience
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For best consideration, a complete application will include:

• letter of interest/personal statement;
• a comprehensive CV;
• names and contact information (address, phone number, email address) of at least three professional references. The references will be contacted only for applicants who advance to become semi‑finalists.

All inquiries can be sent to: Prof. Yu‑Lin Shen ([e-mail]), Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. We especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.