Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Description of Job Duty:

This is a full time, nine-month, non-tenure track lecturer position to begin August 1, 2026. Three-year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance review. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, particularly at the Freshman level, and assist the Capstone Design Courses.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions:

Teach courses and labs in the Mechanical Engineering Department curricula and support of the Freshman, Capstone Design and Experimental Courses. Direct and supervise student projects, maintain and update labs, advise undergraduate students. Serve on department committees. Participate in professional and public service activities. The ideal candidate is one who shares the mission and vision of the Department, College, and University and helps the university grow.

Physical Demands:

Those typical of any classroom-type environment or office environment.

Special Instructions:

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, copy of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for an interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are received.

Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026. Three year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance review.

Benefits Information:

The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned BS from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, or closely related, with a master's in mechanical engineering or a related field by the start date of employment. The ability to perform the essential functions. The ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, students, administrators, staff and public. The ability to teach in a variety of platforms, including fact-to-face and online.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution. Prior teaching and/or industrial experience related to Freshman and ME Practice engineering and mentoring of undergraduate student projects.