"Adjunct-College of Engineering – AY25-26 MEM 431, MEM 679 or MEM T380"

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

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Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

About College of Engineering/Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

For more than 130 years, Drexel University has empowered students to engineer change in their lives and their careers by emphasizing a balance of theory taught by industry experts and practical experience through hands-on learning and its renowned co-op program. As the cornerstone of Drexel, the College of Engineering effects these values by cultivating technically and theoretically trained adaptable engineers who are dedicated to discovery and the application of technology, and who understand the global, social and ethical implications of creating sustainable solutions to societal challenges. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics provides a comprehensive program of courses, laboratories and co-op experiences designed to prepares graduates to become successful professionals and provides an excellent springboard to pursue graduate studies in a variety of exciting fields.

Job Summary

This is a part-time, non-tenure track position in 2025 - 2026 academic year.

Essential Functions

• Teach the lecture and oversee the design and practicum
• Use Black Board Learn for class materials, assignments, and grading.
• Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submit attendance reporting, and mentor students. Provide students with feedback.
• Submit ABET course assessment reports and course binders.
• Responsible for creating the syllabus and course materials provided by the department.
• You are responsible for teaching the course selection and making yourself available to students (e.g., responding to email inquiries, maintaining accurate documentation of course records to justify the grades to the course as assigned by the department head.
• Other duties as assigned by department head.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrable academic and/or professional experience commensurate with course content and requirements.

Job Location

University City, PA

Special Instructions to Applicants

The applications for Adjunct Faculty are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies when openings become available.

Advertised

Sep 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close

Oct 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time