Villanova University
Lecturer Position

Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026

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Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

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Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number: 2018543F
Position Title: Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: part-time/12-months
Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
Position Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Faculty Pool and welcomes applicants at any time. The Mechanical Engineering Department offers programs leading to BS and MS degrees and participates in the College of Engineering’s Ph.D. degree program.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses. Duties will vary with the specific courses being taught.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely allied discipline is strongly preferred; master’s degree required. The applicant must be committed to excellence in engineering education.

Applicants must apply on line at http://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile. On-line applications are to include a letter of interest (including the names and email address for at least 3 references), current curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a statement describing your teaching philosophy including courses you are interested in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants: Screening of submitted applications begins when a teaching vacancy arises.
Posting Date: 10/11/2018
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information: This adjunct position falls within the salary range of $1,650.00 – $2,600.00 per credit/contact hour. The final compensation will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s educational qualifications, course type (drill, lab, lecture), course level (undergraduate or graduate), and market benchmarks.

Salary Band: N/A
Job Classification: faculty

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