Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

West Lafayette

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with teaching responsibilities in areas related to Mechanical Engineering. The initial appointment will be for one year, and based on performance and availability of funds, the position is expected to be continued. For each semester, teach up to three undergraduate/graduate lecture-based courses and/or undergraduate laboratory courses related to Mechanical Engineering, such as Thermal-Fluid Sciences, Design and Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Measurements and Controls. Lecturer will be expected to contribute to ongoing curriculumn development. Qualifications and Skills Successful candidates must exhibit a passion for teaching undergraduates and are expected to be highly motivated instructors. Successful candidate must have a minimum of an M. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, with comparable professional or teaching experience in a college or university environment. Preference is given to candidates holding a PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Preferred: Demonstrated successful college-level teaching backgrounds, as well as experience mentoring young engineers; and demonstrated experience in student-centric interactive teaching styles (e.g., cooperative learning methods, flipped classrooms, etc.) as well as effective use of technology in the classroom. Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University. FLSA Status Exempt #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{color:rgb(252,252,252) !important;}#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now:hover{background:rgba(0,0,0,1.0) !important;} Apply now Posting Start Date: 3/3/26

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