Lecturer - ME FY25 Continuous Recruitment

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota 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 2024-25 academic year. 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.Duties/responsibilitiesPrepare and deliver lectures (20%)Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)Hold office hours (15%)Assess student work (20%)Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)Manage the administration of the course (10%)QualificationsRequired QualificationsDoctorate in mechanical engineering or a related field required for appointmentThe 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 QualificationsExperience teaching engineering curriculum at an institute of higher education is highly desired.About the DepartmentThe Department of Mechanical Engineering has an internationally recognized faculty, and is part of the College of Science and Engineering, the highly interdisciplinary college of engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics.How To ApplyApplications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.This position will remain open until filled.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.Employment RequirementsAny offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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