"Lecturer - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (pool)"

Lecturer - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (pool)

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

The UCCS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (MAE) is a growing department, and is the second largest department in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. MAE offers multiple degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, designed to rigorously educate engineering students and to prepare them for careers in industry or academia.

Explore the Mechanical and Aerospace Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees, including mechanical engineering and a minor in aerospace engineering: https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering.

Pay Range: Generally starting at $4,000 - $5,000 per 3-credit hour course. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Determined by course modality: On-campus (typically), online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

Summary

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs hires Lecturers in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for temporary, non-tenure track positions to fill open sections of courses across the curriculum. Appointments are part-time (usually less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Lecturers will teach classes for the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. Courses may be at either graduate or undergraduate levels and can cover any of the broad spectrum of topic areas in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based on course modality including class and/or lab preparation, administering exams, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Maintain, develop and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.

Qualifications:

Education:

• A Master’s degree mechanical or aerospace engineering or a closely related field is required.
• A terminal degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or closely related field (requirement to teach graduate courses) is preferred.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

Priority Application Dates: Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:

• Fall Semester: May 1
• Spring Semester: October 1
• Summer Semester: March 1

Interview Dates: Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.

Potential Start Dates: Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.