Lecturer or Associate Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace (MAE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, invites applicants for multiple 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning lecturer or associate lecturer positions with an anticipated start date of August 08, 2026. The selected candidates will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and some graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering offered by the department. The MAE Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. Both BSAE and BSME programs are ABET-accredited. The reputation of the department and university is continually growing with numerous faculty achievements including NSF CAREER awards, an ONR Young Investigator Award, and fellowships in professional societies. More information about the department can be found at www.mae.ucf.edu .

Requirements

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a closely related field at the time of application.
• An associate lecturer must also have at least five years of full-time teaching experience in a higher education institution.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Previous teaching experience at the university level in the United States.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and passion for engineering education research.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate courses
• teaching some graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees