Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

Adjunct Faculty - Mechanical Engineering

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Please submit your application at: https://jobs.villanova.edu/ and complete a faculty profile.Application packages must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of Unofficial Academic Transcripts
• Statement Describing Your Teaching Philosophy (including courses you are interested in teaching)
• Names and contact information of three references

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Posting Number:	20260051F
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:	Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum. 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/or graduate level courses. Duties will vary with the specific courses being taught.
Minimum Qualifications:	Master’s degree required. The applicant must be committed to excellence in engineering education.
Preferred Qualifications:	An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely allied discipline is strongly preferred Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:	Note: Screening of submitted applications begins when a teaching vacancy arises. Please submit your application at: https://jobs.villanova.edu/ and complete a faculty profile. Application packages must include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Copies of Unofficial Academic Transcripts Statement Describing Your Teaching Philosophy (including courses you are interested in teaching) Names and contact information of three references
Posting Date:	07/02/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:	Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification:	faculty

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