Visiting Lecturer- Department of Engineering

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University’s Department of Engineering seeks one Visiting Lecturer to support its project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum during the Spring 2027 semester. The appointment is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and end in mid-May 2027; it is nonrenewable. The anticipated teaching load is 12 credit hours. The lecturer will teach undergraduate courses in Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics, Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab, and Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics. The position 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 curriculum emphasizes experiential learning in team-based settings and culminates in a two-year engineering project experience. The department supports a welcoming scholarly environment and collaboration in teaching, scholarship, and service. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a criminal background check.

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 anticipated undergraduate courses in Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics, Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab, and Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics.
Carry an anticipated teaching load of 12 credit hours.
Contribute to the department’s undergraduate engineering curriculum and teaching mission.