Part-Time Lecturer
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Engineering
School of Engineering Location Medford, MA Open Date
Oct 02, 2025
Salary Range or Pay Grade $12,725 DescriptionThe School of Engineering at Tufts University seeks a part-time lecturer to teach first-year engineering and computing courses. Applications in Engineering is offered in the fall term, focusing on introducing students to the engineering process, teamwork, and ethics through an interesting topic or area of practice. Introduction to Computing in Engineering, offered in the spring term, is a first programming course offered in either Matlab, Python or Mathematica that focuses on computing fundamentals in the context of engineering applications.
The course includes topics that explore the implications of computing and engineering design choices.
Tufts' School of Engineering (SOE) distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the intellectually rich environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. Tufts offers the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. Home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships.
Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, the SOE community offers extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.
The ideal Lecturer candidate will possess prior teaching experience, especially with undergraduate students, and have an engaging teaching style. The candidate must be willing to delivery coordinated first-year engineering content and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Candidates must have a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Application InstructionsQuestions about the position should be addressed to Dr. Andrew Ramsburg, Dean of Undergraduate Education, andrew.ramsburg. Candidates should submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references through Interfolio at
The compensation for this part-time Lecturer position is $12,725 per 3 SHU course.
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