Adjunct Instructor - Thermodynamics

Saint Louis University

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McDonnell Douglas Hall Until 8/22/2026 First posted August 23, 2025 Last posted August 23, 2025
Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The School of Science and Engineering at Saint Louis University (SLU) seeks a dynamic, collegial, collaborative, and creative adjunct faculty member for Fall-2025 to teach an undergraduate course in Thermodynamics. Applicants should have technical expertise and be motivated to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences to engineering students in a team-oriented, student-focused environment. This unique opportunity provides a platform for tomorrow’s engineers to learn from the industry’s top talent while broadly fostering industry-university relationships. Interested applicants should possess technical proficiency and practical experience in the disciplinary areas they intend to teach and hold a Ph.D. degree or an M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.  
Course Topics for Thermodynamics: 
Properties, characteristics and fundamental equations of gases, application of first and second laws of thermodynamics in evaluation of engines, cycles and processes.

Function

Faculty - Adjunct

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate Thermodynamics course, engaging students in hands-on learning.

Job title

Adjunct Instructor - Thermodynamics

Experience level

Ph.D. or M.S. degree required

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site at McDonnell Douglas Hall, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical expertisepractical experiencePh.D.M.S.aerospace engineeringmechanical engineering

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

thermodynamicsaerospacemechanical engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site