"Instructor"

Position Information

Position Type: Non Tenure

Working Title: Instructor

Classification Title: Instructor

College/Division: College of Engr, Tech & Mgmt (ETM)

Department: Manufacturing & Mechanical Eng Tech

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Work Location: Klamath Falls, OR

Position Terms/Mo: 9

Full/Part time: Full Time

Appointment FTE (%): 1.00

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Position Summary

Oregon Tech’s Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MMET) department seeks applicants for a full-time (nine-month), multi-year, renewable position to start in September 2019. This appointment would be at the instructor level.

The primary focus for this position is the instruction of students in our ABET-accredited BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology and BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree programs. Candidates must have a strong desire to teach, must advise SAE student club for competition, and must be able to teach a broad of range of courses offered in the MMET from Introduction to Engineering through to upper-division courses and capstone projects; and (potentially) graduate-level courses.

At this time, we are particularly interested in candidates who are able to develop course materials, develop labs, and teach classes in one or more of the following areas:

• Manufacturing & Planning
• Manufacturing Tool Design

We also place a high premium on practical skills and industrial experience that can be used to enhance student learning. This focus on real-world applications is one key reason why students choose Oregon Tech, and why they are successful in their careers once they graduate. Candidates must also be prepared to take a proactive role in student advising.

Professional development might include (but is not limited to) the publication of scholarly works, applied research, collaboration with industrial partners, or grant writing. Institutional service may include serving on university committees, and participation in departmental initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or a closely-related field.
• SAE Baja Car or Formula Car competition and advising experiences.
• A minimum of 3 years of related industrial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.

Application Instructions

Applications are exclusively accepted via the Oregon Tech Job Board.

The review of applications will begin January 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7222

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (Unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Professional References List

Optional Documents

1. Resume