Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Santa Clara University (SCU), a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in introducing engineering students to the excitement and opportunities of engineering through engaging pedagogy and meaningful design experiences.

Requirements

• Earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching engineering students and understanding of the Santa Clara teaching model.
• Ability and desire to teach effectively in one or more areas such as Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Instrumentation, Thermofluids, HVAC Systems, Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, Engineering Mathematics and Computation, and/or Aerospace Engineering
• Ability and desire to supervise capstone design projects and/or contribute to the management and enhancement of laboratory courses
• Experience in course or program development especially curricula involving undergraduate students, design-oriented activities, and/or engineering fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses, undergraduate laboratories, and graduate courses, coordinating closely with other faculty and teaching assistants
• Teaching 5 to 9 course equivalents (CE) annually, adjusted based on candidate’s expertise and department need
• Preparing for and conducting all assigned class meetings, including associated laboratory sessions, assess and grade assignments and exams
• Assigning and evaluating student work appropriately
• Being available to students for consultation outside of class and maintain weekly office hours and actively support student learning.
• Submitting electronic copies of each syllabus, including approved expected learning outcomes, and examinations to the Chair of Mechanical Engineering
• Assigning student grades appropriately and submitting them to the Office of Student Records by the designated deadline; and complying with university and school policies, including those delineated in the School of Engineering Term Faculty Handbook
• Conduct course assessments as required by the department
• Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as assigned by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering or by the Dean of Engineering
• Attending department and school meetings, including meetings, committee service, and university events such as Preview Day, Open House, and Senior Project Presentations
• Advising students
• Supporting assessment activities
• Managing lab spaces
• Developing equipment and experiments
• Supporting interactions with the technical community
• Participating and promoting research activity

Benefits

• The position is benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

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