Faculty Part-time - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Job no: 520042
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engin
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Applications Open: Jul 28 2023
Applications Close: Open until filled

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for Adjunct Professors (who teach 1-2 courses per semester). The successful candidates will be expected to assist in teaching Mechanical & Industrial Engineering courses offered through the GPS (Graduate and Professional Studies) program. Example courses include: MECH 5250 Grid-Connected Solar Electric Systems, MECH 5120 Applied Finite Element Analysis, MECH 5330 Nanomaterials for Energy, MECH 5710 Quality Engineering, MECH 5720 Manufacturing Processes, MECH 5740 Design for Reliability Engineering, MECH 5750 Industrial Design of Experiments, MECH 5760 Engineering Project Management, and others. For a more detailed description of the courses, please visit: http://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Engineering/Departments/Mechanical/Course-listing.aspx.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.

Successful candidates should have a strong desire to teach a diverse population of students, and previous teaching experience at the university/college level is highly desirable

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field for Mechanical & Industrial Engineering courses and a graduate degree (Doctoral preferred), but Master's with special skills and proper experience will be considered for lecture courses, demonstrated and suitable years-long training and work experience in an Engineering environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Candidates with qualifications to teach in more than one area or program will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received

This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position.

Please include a CV, cover letter, Teaching Philosophy, Teaching Evaluations , Evidence of Teaching. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.