About the role
Position
Details| Title | Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|
| School | Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| Department/Area | Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering |
| Position Description | The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks applicants for the position of Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering with an expected start date of July 1, 2027. This is a full-time position for three years, with the second two years contingent on a satisfactory performance review during the first year. The Lecturer will be responsible for teaching courses within the mechanical engineering undergraduate curriculum, as well as contributing to the engineering design capstone course. Teaching assignments may include courses such as Heat Transfer and Computer-Aided Machine Design, but will be determined based on area needs and the candidate’s expertise. A minimum of three courses per academic year is expected. |
| Basic Qualifications | A PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science or a related field is required. |
| Additional Qualifications | Prior undergraduate-level teaching experience is strongly preferred. |
| Special Instructions | Required applications materials include:
If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. |
| Contact Information | Douglas Woodhouse, Administrative Coordinator for Academic Operations |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Salary Range | $93,000 – $97,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field. |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 5 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
- Course Evaluation
- Sample Syllabus
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