Part Time Faculty MEC 1060 - Metrology & Inspection Techniques

Part-Time Faculty - Fall 2026 Semester

The School of STEM Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology of Vermont State University invites applications for part-time faculty for the Fall 2026 Semester (August 24 - December 18 2026) at an industry partner facility in Rutland, Vermont.

The course to be taught is MEC 1060 - Metrology & Inspection Techniques - WCED. It consists of 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week for 4.01 credits. This course explores the fundamental concepts of modern dimensional metrology and related inspection techniques.

• the language and system of measurement
• tolerances
• metrology
• statistics of metrology
• measurement with graduated scales and scaled instruments
• Vernier instruments
• micrometer instruments
• the development and use of gage blocks
• measurement by comparison and high-amplitude comparators
• pneumatic measurement
• calibration

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree, or bachelor’s degree plus several years of relevant experience. Teaching experience is preferred.

Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Vermont State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 5

Budgeted Wage for this Position: $6,428.03

Exempt Status:
Exempt Grade: P01

Unit Determination:
Part-Time Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation

At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education - not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners - from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose.

If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System - and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.