Department:
Mechanical Engineering
Job Summary:
Performs the function of teaching with renewable contracts. Not
eligible for tenure.
Job Description:
Position Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, Mississippi, invites applications
for a full-time Instructor of Mechanical Engineering. This
teaching-focused, non-tenure-track faculty appointment will
strengthen hands-on undergraduate instruction in mechanical
engineering laboratories and related engineering courses.
The successful candidate will teach and support hands-on
undergraduate laboratories, including structures and dynamics,
materials, thermal-fluids, instrumentation, design, or related
mechanical engineering laboratory experiences. The Instructor will
work closely with faculty course coordinators, laboratory faculty
directors, department staff, and the machine shop supervisor to
support safe, effective, well-maintained, and practice-oriented
instructional laboratories.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach, coordinate, or support hands-on undergraduate mechanical
engineering laboratories, with possible assignments in Structures
and Dynamics Lab, Materials Lab, Thermal-Fluids Lab,
instrumentation, design, or related laboratory courses.
Teach undergraduate mechanical engineering or engineering
science courses as assigned, based on departmental needs and the
candidate's expertise.
Develop, revise, and assess laboratory manuals, experiments,
safety procedures, demonstrations, project-based activities, and
course materials.
Work collaboratively with faculty laboratory directors, course
coordinators, department staff, and the machine shop supervisor to
support laboratory safety, equipment readiness, maintenance
coordination, and continuous improvement.
Mentor undergraduate students in laboratory practice,
engineering problem solving, professional conduct, and safe use of
equipment and facilities.
Contribute to ABET-related assessment, curriculum coordination,
laboratory documentation, department service, and other
continuous-improvement activities.
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Job Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related
engineering field by the appointment start date.
- Relevant laboratory, instructional, technical, or hands-on
engineering experience.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach and supervise
hands-on undergraduate engineering laboratory experiences.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to
work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Commitment to safe, student-centered, inclusive, and
professionally rigorous engineering education, as demonstrated
through teaching, mentoring, laboratory, professional, or related
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related
engineering field.
- Experience teaching, coordinating, or supporting undergraduate
laboratories in structures and dynamics, materials, thermal-fluid
sciences, instrumentation, design, manufacturing, or related
mechanical engineering areas.
- Experience developing or modernizing laboratory experiments,
safety documentation, assessment tools, lab manuals, or
project-based learning activities.
- Experience working with machine shop, fabrication,
instrumentation, testing, or mechanical systems in an
instructional, industrial, or applied engineering setting.
- Evidence of student-centered teaching, undergraduate mentoring,
course assessment, ABET-related documentation, or structured
curriculum improvement.
Application Procedures
Application materials should include:
- A cover letter addressing qualifications, laboratory teaching
interests, industry or professional engineering experience, and fit
with the department's instructional needs.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A statement describing laboratory teaching experience,
instructional approach, and experience with hands-on,
project-based, safety-focused, or practice-oriented engineering
education.
- Names and contact information for three professional
references.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search
committee chair, Dr. Damian Stoddard, at
dlstodda@olemiss.edu.
Education Qualifications:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Related Experience
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any
employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable
laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does
not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic
information.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe
campus community. UM conducts background investigations for
applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.
