Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026.

Qualifications:

• Required: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and M.S. degree in engineering.
• Candidates with significant industry experience are encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated effective teaching in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their teaching competency.
• The successful candidate is expected to be engaged in service to the department, college, and university.
• Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC's Strategic Plan.
• Possibility of summer teaching.
• Renewable yearly contingent upon candidate's performance and the availability of resources.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Job Site:

• Cover letter,
• Teaching statement,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested

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