Lecturer- ME FY

Job

Location:

Twin Cities

Job Family:
Academic

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Code: 9753I

Employee Class:
Acad Prof and Admin

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs Lecturers 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  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.

• 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%)

Required qualifications

• Doctorate 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 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.

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