Job Description

Temp Parttime Faculty- Mechanical Engineering

Posting Numberreq32694
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeAdjunct
Hiring DepartmentMechanical Engineering (023A)
Academic LocationSchool of Engineering
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

TheSchool of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering anticipates hiringAdjunct (Temporary, Part time) Faculty to teach and/or develop program coursesin Mechanical Engineering for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026semesters.
Anticipatedopenings, potentially include the following subjects: Dynamics, Vibrations,Control Systems, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Finite Element Analysis,Engineering Materials Science, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Components, EngineeringDesign, and Aerospace Systems.

MechanicalEngineering is seeking qualified temporary part time faculty members to teachin the various disciplines as specified above. Instructors are responsible forall aspects of courses taught to include: meeting with class during assignedtimes, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reportingof grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the DepartmentChair.

Positionsare contingent upon need each semester as determined by student enrollmentlevels, current course offering matrix, and demand driven by graduationrequirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up todeadline for students to drop or add courses. Candidates who are selected forthese positions will report to the Department Chair.

Wages
Adjunct Faculty in Mechanical Engineering are currently compensated $6,256.49per 3 credit hour course. (Subject tochange)

Best ConsiderationDates

For best consideration please apply by these dates:

  • April1, 2025 for Summer Semester 2025
  • August1, 2025 for Fall Semester 2025
  • December1, 2025 for Spring Semester 2026

Applicantswho are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to providean official certification of success completion of all degree requirementsprior to their initial employment with UNM.

TheUniversity of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerand educator. We especially encourage members of the underrepresented groups toapply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas listed in the position summary
  • Online teaching experience
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For best consideration, a complete application will be submitted and consists of 1) a letter of interest/personal statement; 2) a comprehensive CV; 3) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least three professional references. The references will only be contacted for applicants who advance to become semi-finalists. All inquiries can be sent to: Prof. Yu-Lin Shen (shenyl@unm.edu), Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationThis posting will remain active until . Anyone who applies for a position under this posting will automatically be considered for openings in subsequent semesters unless they indicate in their cover letter that they are not interested in teaching in specific semesters.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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