Technical Instructor

Overview

Technical Instructor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) to support hands-on learning in MIT’s largest academic department, serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The role involves guiding students in designing and building course-related projects using rapid prototyping equipment and electronics-focused tools, training students on safe operation of lab equipment, fostering a culture of safety and innovation, and supporting an undergraduate teaching laboratory that serves hundreds of students each semester.

This is a full-time, on-campus position based in the EECS Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL) Engineering Design Studio. The role requires availability to work Sundays and weekday evenings (Monday–Thursday).

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Department:
  Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
• School Area:
  Engineering
• Pay Range:
  Minimum $90,000 — Maximum $113,000
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday and weekday evenings (Monday–Thursday)
• Posting Number: 25831

• Support hands-on learning in the EECS Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL).
• Guide students with minimal supervision in designing and building course-related projects using rapid prototyping equipment and electronics-focused tools.
• Train students on the safe operation of lab equipment and foster a culture of safety and innovation.
• Support an undergraduate teaching laboratory that serves hundreds of students each semester.
• Work in the EECS DTL during Sunday and weekday evening hours (Monday–Thursday), providing technical expertise and instructional support.

• Required:
  
  Associate degree in a technical field and at least five years of relevant hands-on experience in an educational, laboratory, or industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for mentoring and teaching undergraduate students in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Solid technical expertise in electronics design and fabrication, CAD/ECAD, embedded systems, machining, mechanical assemblies, rapid prototyping, and makerspace or facility operations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex instructional and personnel situations with professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be available to work Sundays and evening hours (Monday–Thursday).