Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, Academic

Position: Instructor I
Position Function:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for one non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position, under the administrative supervision of the head of the department. An Instructor in ME is an engineer and a scholar with a strong interest in teaching, supervising undergraduate students, and providing service to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's teaching and service responsibilities.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University invites applications for one non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position, under the administrative supervision of the head of the department. An Instructor in ME is an engineer and a scholar with a strong interest in teaching, supervising undergraduate students, and providing service to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's teaching and service responsibilities.

The following are representative examples of duties assigned to this position. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and additional related duties may be assigned as needed to meet the goals of the department.

1. Teach a variety of undergraduate courses and laboratory sections in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on foundational and applied topics.

2. Deliver hands-on instruction and facilitate experiential learning activities that reinforce core engineering concepts and industry-relevant practices.

3. Develop, implement, and continuously improve laboratory exercises and instructional content to ensure alignment with current engineering standards and workforce needs.

4. Supervise and maintain instructional laboratory spaces, including the ME Undergraduate Labs and the IDEELab, ensuring safety protocols, equipment functionality, and instructional readiness.

5. Advise and mentor undergraduate student teams involved in design competitions and student organizations (e.g., FSAE, Baja SAE, ASME).

6. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including committees, recruitment, and outreach events, as requested.

7. Contribute to the department's accreditation and assessment efforts by supporting instructional documentation and participation in continuous improvement processes.

8. Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to support workforce development initiatives, technical training programs, and outreach efforts, including MSU Bagley College of Engineering's Gulf Coast ME program.

9. Participate in required scholarly or instructional development activities aligned with the teaching mission and accreditation standards of the College.

10. Engage in other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the department's instructional and strategic objectives.

11. Light travel may be required in support of external instructional initiatives (e.g., MSU BCOE Gulf Coast Campus activities).

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Mississippi State University is an R1 institution with very high research activity. The Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering School's faculty research expenditure is approximately $15.2M annually for 20 tenure/tenure-track faculty. The Mechanical Engineering School offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in mechanical engineering, as well as graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

The Mechanical Engineering School has over 1,100 undergraduate and 110 graduate students and has the largest student enrollment within the Bagley College of Engineering and 2nd/3rd largest within Mississippi State University.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach undergraduate courses and laboratory sections in mechanical engineering, focusing on foundational topics such as statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials, and introductory design.

* Develop and deliver engaging, hands-on instructional content that emphasizes core engineering principles, problem-solving, and professional practice.

* Supervise and maintain undergraduate laboratory spaces, including ensuring equipment functionality, safety compliance, and instructional readiness in collaboration with departmental staff.

* Advise and mentor student design teams and organizations, such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, and other experiential learning or competition-based activities.

* Participate in course and curriculum development, including updates to lab manuals, instructional materials, and assessment tools aligned with ABET accreditation criteria.

* Contribute to departmental service activities, including participation in committees, recruitment, and outreach events, and…