Part Time Faculty-Mechanical Engineering

Vermont State University • Randolph, VT

2d • $4,944 - $4,944 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of STEM Department of Engineering at Vermont State University invites applications for part-time Mechanical Engineering teaching positions at the VTSU Randolph Campus, beginning Spring 2027 (January 19–May 14, 2027). The immediate teaching need is MEC 4020 Quality Assurance, with three hours of lecture per week and three teaching credits per semester. The course covers quality assurance principles and methods, including measurement, control, improvement, and management, with a focus on manufacturing applications. Topics include basic definitions, statistics, quality policy and objectives, manuals and procedures, variation, inspection and sampling techniques, metrology, process control methods, reliability, and current TQM and ISO 9000 standards.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field. Expertise in building environmental systems—especially HVAC—and energy systems, including building envelopes, is required. College-level teaching experience and professional experience in building design, engineering, or related fields are preferred.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and unofficial college transcripts; official transcripts will be required if hired. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled or by the specified date, and applications received after initial screening may be considered at the College's discretion. The salary is based on credits previously taught at campus-based colleges within the Vermont State College System, in accordance with the VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement. The minimum starting salary is $1,648 per workload credit. This position is exempt and has a budgeted workload of three credits; the listed budgeted wage is $4,944. Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Requirements

• Master's degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field.
• Content expertise in building environmental systems, especially HVAC, and energy systems, including building envelopes.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience.
• Professional experience in building design, engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach MEC 4020 Quality Assurance at the VTSU Randolph Campus.
• Deliver three hours of lecture per week for three teaching credits per semester.
• Teach quality assurance principles and methods, including measurement, control, improvement, and management, with applications in manufacturing.
• Cover course topics including statistics, quality policy and objectives, procedures, variation, inspection and sampling, metrology, process control, reliability, TQM, and ISO 9000 standards.

What This Job Offers

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