Adjunct Instructor of Mechanical Engineering
The Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Altoona invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor position in Mechanical Engineering beginning in Fall semester of 2026 (starting August).
Teaching responsibilities will be two courses; one section of ME 370 (Vibration of Mechanical Systems) meeting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:10AM-11:00AM and one section of ME 450 (Modeling of Dynamic Systems) meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:25PM-2:15PM.
The preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; doctoral students who are ABD may be considered.
20 hours per week of work are required for the position. Applicants are to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Failure to submit all the required materials may lead to the candidate not being considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
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Summary
Teach mechanical engineering courses in vibration and dynamic systems, part-time, starting Fall 2026.
Job title
Adjunct Instructor of Mechanical Engineering
Experience level
ABD or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field
Industry
education
Location requirements
Penn State Altoona; remote work not guaranteed.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location