Visiting Lecturer- Department of Engineering
About The Position
James Madison University's Department of Engineering is hiring one nonrenewable Visiting Lecturer to teach during the Spring 2027 semester, beginning in January and ending in mid-May 2027. The position supports the department's project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum and has an anticipated teaching load of 12 credit hours. Anticipated courses are Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics, Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab, and Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics. The role is primarily focused on teaching, with opportunities for professional development within the department, college, and university. The Department of Engineering offers an ABET-accredited BS degree with concentrations in civil and environmental, geo-environmental, and electromechanical systems. Its courses emphasize experiential learning in team-based settings and culminate in a two-year engineering project experience. Lectures may have up to 30 students, and laboratory courses typically have approximately 15–20 students.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Demonstrated relevant professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in engineering or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses.
- Earned PhD by the time of appointment.
- Relevant industrial engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach the anticipated undergraduate courses Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics, Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab, and Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics.
- Support the Department of Engineering's project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum and mission.
Benefits
- JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates relocating to the area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
