Full-time Visiting Faculty in Mechanical Engineering for 2026-2027

Job Details

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman is searching for inspiring educators who share our passion for teaching undergraduate engineering students. Our department has established itself as one of the top ME programs in the nation. See what the media and our peer institutions have said by visiting https://www.rose-hulman.edu/about-us/rankings-and-distinction.html. Our mission is “to provide students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.” If this resonates with you, then we think you’ll love what we have to offer.

We seek passionate engineering educators with ability to teach undergraduate courses at a rank commensurate with experience for a one or two-year visiting (non-tenure-track) position to begin in fall 2026. We welcome applications from any area of mechanical engineering.

Requirements include a doctorate degree (by the start of employment) and a baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. The essential job function is teaching students. Our world-class faculty are excited to exchange ideas with aspiring candidates from various and diverse backgrounds and experiences, including but not limited to: engineering educators, seasoned instructors on leave from their home institutions, individuals with an industrial background seeking teaching experience, or recent Ph.D. graduates seeking teaching experience.

Applicants must submit the following items to https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu/:

• A cover letter that summarizes key ideas in the statements below. This letter must clearly and explicitly identify at least six mechanical engineering, engineering science, or engineering mechanics courses you would be most interested in teaching in our quarter-based system. Please visit our course catalog at https://catalog.rose-hulman.edu/catalog/undergraduate-programs-study/mechanical-engineering-bs/#planofstudytext for descriptions of our existing courses and the mechanical engineering curriculum.
• A statement that discusses your teaching philosophy and accomplishments, while demonstrating that you share our passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Finalist candidates will also be asked to provide contact information for at least three professional references capable of commenting on the appropriateness of your candidacy at Rose-Hulman.

Additional information on Rose-Hulman and the ME Department is available from https://www.rose-hulman.edu/ME. For full consideration, candidates should submit their application materials no later than June 5, 2026. The search will remain open until the positions are filled.

Applications:Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu/, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.

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