Adjunct Instructor - Engineering

St. Ambrose University • Davenport, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Ambrose University invites qualified professionals and educators to teach undergraduate Engineering courses during the Spring 2027 semester at its Davenport, Iowa campus and to be considered for future adjunct teaching opportunities. Multiple course assignments are available; candidates may apply to teach one or more courses aligned with their qualifications, expertise, and availability. Candidates are not expected to cover all assignments.

Spring 2027 courses are taught in person on campus during evening hours: ENGR-296 Manufacturing Processes (Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30–7:45 p.m.); ENGR-303 Strength of Materials (Monday/Wednesday, 6:30–7:45 p.m.); IE-415 Systems Integration & Design (Monday/Wednesday, 6:30–7:45 p.m.); and IE-350 Operations Planning, Scheduling & Control (Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30–7:45 p.m.). Future teaching needs may include mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, engineering design, materials and mechanics, systems engineering, operations management, engineering analysis, and related disciplines. Applicants may identify additional subject areas or courses of interest, and applications may be considered as instructional needs arise.

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé and a brief cover letter describing their academic and professional background. They should identify the Spring 2027 course or courses they wish to teach and any additional engineering subject areas of interest for future semesters. Course assignments will depend on qualifications, experience, departmental needs, and scheduling availability.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses, including Mount Mercy University, are an inclusive, Catholic, and diocesan community of learners. The community seeks to empower members to act courageously, seek wisdom through faith and reason, work for justice and mercy, and lead lives of service. St. Ambrose University and its affiliated institutions are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

• Candidates seeking Spring 2027 consideration must be able to teach in person at the St. Ambrose University campus in Davenport, Iowa during the scheduled course times.
• Submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé and a brief cover letter describing academic and professional background.
• Identify the Spring 2027 course or courses of interest and any additional engineering subject areas of interest for future semesters.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Candidates with significant relevant professional engineering experience and appropriate academic preparation are encouraged to apply.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Professional experience related to the course subject matter is highly valued.
• Expertise in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, engineering design, systems engineering, operations management, materials, mechanics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Engineering courses, based on qualifications, expertise, and availability.
• Teach Spring 2027 courses in person at the Davenport campus during the scheduled evening course times.
• Potentially teach future adjunct courses in engineering subject areas as instructional needs arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level