Annual Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Title :

Annual Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Position Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range :

he salary range for a full 9 CE teaching load is $101,335.00 - $112,642.00 based on candidate’s experience. The position is benefits eligible.

Purpose :

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Santa Clara University (SCU), a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Annual Lecturer (AL) position starting Fall 2025. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in introducing engineering students to the excitement and opportunities of engineering through engaging pedagogy and meaningful design experiences.

Basic Qualifications :

Earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering students and understanding of the Santa Clara teaching model.

Ability and desire to teach effectively in areas such as Thermofluids, Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, Engineering Mathematics and Computation, and / or Aerospace

Experience in course or program development especially curricula involving undergraduate students, design-oriented activities, and / or engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities / Teaching duties include but are not limited to :

Teaching undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants

Teaching 5 to 9 course equivalents (CE) annually, adjusted based on candidate’s expertise and department need

Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings, including associated laboratory sessions, assess and grade assignments and exams

Assigning and evaluating student work appropriately

Being available to students for consultation outside of class and maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.

Submitting electronic copies of each syllabus, including approved expected learning outcomes, and examinations to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering

Assigning student grades appropriately and submitting them to the Office of Student Records by the designated deadline; and complying with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook

Conduct course assessments as required by the department

Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering or by the Dean of Engineering

Duties may include but are not limited to :

attending department and school meetings, including meetings, committee service, and university events such as Preview Day, Open House, and Senior Project Presentations

advising students

supporting assessment activities

managing lab spaces

developing equipment and experiments

supporting interactions with the technical community

participating and promoting research activity

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states : California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Work Authorization :

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.