Lecturer Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (pool)

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Lecturer - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (pool) - 33370 Faculty

**Description**
**Lecturer - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (pool)**

**College of Engineering & Applied Science**

**Engage.

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Join UCCS as a Lecturer!**

**Who We Are**

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6064256&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking **Lecturers in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering** to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

The UCCS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (MAE) is a growing department, and is the second largest department in the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

MAE offers multiple degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, designed to rigorously educate engineering students and to prepare them for careers in industry or academia.

Explore the Mechanical and Aerospace Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees, including mechanical engineering and a minor in aerospace engineering: https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6064256&targetURL=https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering) .

**Pay Range** : Generally starting at $4,000 - $5,000 per 3-credit hour course.

Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments.

This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

**Work Location** : Determined by course modality: On-campus (typically), online, or hybrid.

Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

**Summary**

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs hires **Lecturers** in **Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering** for temporary, non-tenure track positions to fill open sections of courses across the curriculum.

Appointments are part-time (usually less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Lecturers will teach classes for the department of department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

Courses may be at either graduate or undergraduate levels and can cover any of the broad spectrum of topic areas in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.

**Essential Functions**

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

+ Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based on course modality including class and/or lab preparation, administering exams, grading, and maintaining office hours.
+ Maintain, develop and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
+ Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course learning objectives.
+ Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
+ Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.

**Qualifications**

+ Education:
+ A Master's degree mechanical or aerospace engineering or a closely related field is required.
+ A terminal degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or closely related field (requirement to teach graduate courses) is preferred.
+ Experience
+ Prior teaching experience is preferred.
+ Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is preferred.

**Tentative Search Timeline**

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCCS.

**Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.**

+ **Priority Application Dates** : Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:

+ Fall Semester: May 1
+ Spring Semester: October 1
+ Summer Semester: March 1

+ **Interview Dates** : Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
+ **Potential Start Dates** : Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6064256&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/employee-benefits) .

You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits.

However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: This Lecturer pool will remain active.

Applications submitted by email or surface mail will not be considered.

Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 33370).

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6064256&targetURL=cucareershelp@cu.edu) .

Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting.

1.

A current resume/CV.

Must include date ranges and whether the position was full time or part time.

2.

A cover letter that specifically describes (in detail) your professional work experience and how it relates to this position.

3.

List of at least 3 professional references.

When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

**Job Category** : Faculty

**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40047 - EAS-Mechanical & Aerospace Eng

**Schedule** : Part-time

**Posting Date** : Mar 7, 2025

**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Peter Gorder Posting Contact Email: pgorder@uccs.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6064256&targetURL=pgorder@uccs.edu) Position Number: 00470393

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