"Department of Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Pool 2025-2026"

Department of Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Pool 2025-2026

Job No: 547128

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Locations: Southern California: San Diego

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty - Engineering

Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Computer-Aided Design
• Mechanics
• Design of machinery and mechanical components
• Computer programming with Matlab with applications in Engineering
• Materials Laboratory
• Manufacturing
• Mechatronics
• Thermal Sciences (Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Applications)
• Mechanical and Thermal Systems Laboratory
• Capstone Program (Senior Projects Design)
• HVAC
• Biomedical Devices
• Biomaterials

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and end late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Criteria

• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (in some cases, candidates with a Bachelor degree in areas listed but with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience may be considered)
• University teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Curriculum Vitae (include evidence of demonstrated currency in subject matter)
• Contact information for three (3) professional references (new employees only)
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts (new employees only)

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email Department Chair, Dr. Patrick Kwon, pkwon@sdsu.edu

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/547128