Instructor of Mechanical Engineering

Loyola Marymount University • Westchester, IL

2d • $85,000

About The Position

The Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is currently seeking applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time Instructor of Mechanical Engineering. This position begins August 16, 2026 and includes teaching and service commitments over the 9-month academic year (August 16 – May 15). The appointment is for one academic year. The successful candidate is expected to teach various courses in engineering and mechanical engineering as assigned by the Chair, including undergraduate lectures and laboratories, senior capstone design courses, and upper division and graduate program electives within the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates may be asked to help with the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes and with curriculum and course pedagogy updates. Successful candidates must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, before the appointment commences. They must be committed to excellence in teaching our diverse student population and work to promote equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaboration spaces. To learn more about LMU and the Mechanical Engineering Department, visit www.lmu.edu and https://cse.lmu.edu/me. Complete applications should be submitted at https://lmu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, and contact information for two letters of recommendation. If you have prior relevant teaching experience, you are encouraged to include a separate document that captures student and/or peer evaluation information. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please address questions to Matt Siniawski, Department Chair at [email protected]. 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Requirements

• advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, before the appointment commences
• committed to excellence in teaching our diverse student population
• work to promote equitable and inclusive classrooms and collaboration spaces

Nice To Haves

• prior relevant teaching experience

Responsibilities

• teach various courses in engineering and mechanical engineering as assigned by the Chair, including undergraduate lectures and laboratories, senior capstone design courses, and upper division and graduate program electives within the candidate’s area of expertise
• help with the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes
• help with curriculum and course pedagogy updates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree