Lecturer, Mechatronics Engineering Program
About The Position
The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is searching for a Lecturer in the Mechatronics Engineering Program at the Universities of Shady Grove Campus. This is a full-time academic year appointment requiring instruction of in-person lectures, laboratory experiences, and student competition teams. Mentorship of individual students on research projects is also encouraged. Summer support maybe provided for a suitable work activity if program funds are available. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
- Experience in teaching at the college/university level in the field of mechatronics and/or robotics.
Nice To Haves
- Mentorship of individual students on research projects is also encouraged.
- Summer support maybe provided for a suitable work activity if program funds are available.
Responsibilities
- Teach 5-6 classes per academic year in the Mechatronics Engineering (ENMT) program at the Universities of Shady Grove.
- Support curriculum development in these assigned courses including development of lecture notes, homeworks, exams, and laboratory modules.
- Administer assigned courses through elms.umd.edu, and make full use of the ELMS platform for grading, publishing lecture notes, homeworks, homework solutions, exams, etc.
- Complete grading in a timely fashion, especially final grades (expectation is that final grades are submitted within 48-72 hours following final exam).
- Supporting ABET accreditation of the Mechatronics Engineering program by providing evaluation materials each semester at the direction of the program director.
- Support continuous pedagogical improvement in the ENMT program.
- Develop laboratory modules for courses in the program.
- Provide advisement to students in the program concerning progress in curriculum.
- Be an effective mentor to the students in the ENMT program.
- Support recruiting initiatives for the ENMT program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
