Lecturer Associate Lecturer Senior Lecturer Instructor Associate Instructor or Senior Instructor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Lecturer Associate Lecturer Senior Lecturer Instructor Associate Instructor or Senior Instructor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando FL invites applicants for multiple fulltime 9month nontenure earning lecturer associate lecturer senior lecturer instructor associate instructor or senior instructor positions with an anticipated start date of August 8 2025. The selected candidates will join an existing group of faculty adjunct faculty and industryprofessionals in the delivery of the MAE Capstone Design program. The primary responsibility for these positions will be teaching capstone design courses and serving as faculty advisors to interdisciplinary student teams at the senior undergraduate level. This opportunity is expected to be a teamteaching collaborative role.
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Senior Design (Capstone) program currently offers courses yearround and anticipates the need for continued supplemental summer teaching support. These positions would be expected to support this schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned doctorate (for lecturer) or masters degree (for instructor) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the time of the application.
Placement within the appropriate track may be determined by either academic or positionrelevant industry experience. A minimum of 6 years of experience is required for associatelevel placement and a minimum of 12 years of experience is required for seniorlevel placement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical engineering experience and an understanding of teamwork and communication in the context of the design process. Experience in an industry setting as a project manager or equivalent is a plus.
Experience supervising or instructing universitylevel capstone design teams or industrybased product/project development teams.
Design experience and background in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Aerospace (propulsion UAS/UAV design structures)
Mechanical (manufacturing robotics/mechatronics controls)
Biomedical (assistive/therapeutic devices).
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website In addition to the online application candidates should upload a cover letter a current curriculum vitae and a list with contact information for three 3 professional references.
The selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to Kurt Stresau Ph.D. at or.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
N/A
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
- Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off including annual 12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
- Flexible work environment.
- And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)Work Schedule
VariesType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
NegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCFs Equal Opportunity Statement to view the Presidents Statement.
The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. upon request.
As a Florida public university UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smokefree campus and an EVerify employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
