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Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical Engineering (POOL Posting)

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Applications will be accepted into the pool on a rolling basis to fill positions as need arises for fall and spring 2025-2026 and summer 2026. Please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted. 1. CV 2. Letter of interest 3. Teaching Philosophy Statement 4. List of at least 3 professional references with current contact information Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply by August 20, 2026.

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Position Information

Job Title - Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical Engineering (POOL Posting)

Applications Accepted From - Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applications will be accepted into the pool on a rolling basis to fill positions as need arises for fall and spring 2025-2026 and summer 2026. Please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted. 1. CV 2. Letter of interest 3. Teaching Philosophy Statement 4. List of at least 3 professional references with current contact information Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply by August 20, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: - sick leave, paid holidays, and retirement.

Posting Number - 20162929F

Job Description - The Russ College of Engineering and Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department at Ohio University has occasional need for adjunct instructors to teach or co-teach classes for engineering students. All classes in our programs may be taught by qualified adjuncts, but most often adjuncts would be used at the undergraduate level for specialized elective courses, professional or leadership-related courses, or fundamental engineering courses. These courses range from 1 credit hour to 3 credit hours and are primarily offered in a face-to-face mode, but some adjuncts could be hired for online teaching. Adjunct instructors would normally be hired to teach a specific course for a specific semester, and would receive specific student learning outcomes, instructional materials, and support for the specific course they would be hired to teach. Adjunct instructor responsibilities usually include leading class sessions, grading student work, participating in course assessment activities, and responding to student questions in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering, science, or technology field (or a similar degree in a related field) by start date. Relevant practical experience related to a specific course such as documented work in academic, industry, military, or other commercial fields

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in an engineering, science, or related field. Relevant practical experience related to a specific course.

Department - Mechanical Engineering

Pay Rate - Commensurate with experience and credentials

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Job Open Date - 08/21/2025

Posting Close Date - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please apply by August 20, 2026.

Employment Type - Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)

Job Category - Instructor

Months - 4 month

Planning Unit - Russ College of Engineering & Technology

Work Schedule - Varies with course schedules and office hours.

Campus - Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. - Dr. Jason Trembly, trembly@ohio.edu

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1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. References
4. Teaching philosophy statement

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