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40655BR

Extended Job Title:

Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer to begin 2025 position to begin 9/1/25. This position is part of the departments and college’s increasing focus on hand-on education and design at the undergraduate level. Therefore, strong preference will be given to candidates with a background in industrial design, design research, and/or engineering education. Teaching duties will focus on courses in the Mechanical Engineering design curriculum and specifically the Mechanical Engineering Sections of Introduction to Design. In addition, candidates will be expected to perform internal service and provide leadership/mentoring to student groups.

Requisition ID:

40655BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

+ The Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

+ Candidates will be expected to teach courses in the Mechanical Engineering design sequence as well as other core courses in the undergraduate program, mentor undergraduate student groups/activities, and provide service to the department, college, and university.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

TBD

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

+ Terminal Degree (PhD) in in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education, or closely related field.

+ Previous experience in industrial/commercial design or academic research related to design.

+ Teaching experience in higher education.

+ Demonstrated experience in mentoring students or student groups.

+ Experience with, competency, or certification in relevant industry standard software (e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc…)

+ P.E. License

+ Experience in Aerospace Industry preferred.

Department:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

NonTenure track

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Copy of Transcripts

+ Other documents related to licensure or certifications

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

+ List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. /Prof. Christopher, Search Committee Chair at [email protected].

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 4800 undergraduate and 1300 graduate students, supported by 220 faculty and instructors. The college had 852 BS, 557 MS and 68 PhD graduates in the 2023-24 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled into a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of 2.5 or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All BS programs and the Environmental Engineering Master’s program are ABET accredited. All departments have Master’s and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures of the college are around $18M.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering awarded 295 undergraduate, 40 MS and 15 PhD degrees in AY 2023-24. Department enrollment includes 1514 undergraduate students and 144 graduate students. Among the 33 tenure-track, tenured, research professors and professors of practice, roughly 30% are women and minorities. In recent years, department faculty have been awarded nearly 4 million dollars in externally sponsored research, of which 70% were from federal sources. Faculty are known for cited work on bio-inspired devices, computational mechanics, vortex dynamics, turbulence, microfluidics, nanoimprinting, physiological microstructure and translational nutrition, cardiovascular dynamics, nanomedicine, energetic and biological materials, and robust control methods. For more information about the mechanical engineering department, please visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/me/

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Applications must be received by:

06/15/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

A MS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Education, or closely related field obtained by first day of employment.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities