The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks applicants for a Lecturer position in Mechanical Engineering, with an expected start date no later than August 22, 2022. We seek highly motivated individuals, with robust interests in undergraduate engineering education, who are excited to develop and teach courses in solid mechanics, computational solid mechanics, and design. PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is required. Applicants with industry experience in design are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students when appropriate, as well as mentor Capstone Design teams. The candidate will participate in the development of the design curriculum. Candidates with significant relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Lecturer appointment.

UVM is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service and research, scholarship, or creative arts. We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the UVM community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground. To that end, candidates must provide a diversity impact statement as part of the application detailing how they will further the diversity of the unit through their teaching and service at the University.

UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Applications must be submitted online at www.uvmjobs.com (position #014320). Applicants should provide 1) a cover letter that highlights their relevant experience, 2) a 1- page statement describing their teaching philosophy, 3) a statement on how the candidate would further the diversity of the unit, 4) a current CV, and 5) the names and contact information for three references (these must be entered into the application system by candidates and requests for references will be managed by the application system). Applications without each of these components will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by May 1st, 2022. A background check will be conducted on each final candidate and salary will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications and experience. For further information, please contact Rachael Floreani, at floreani@uvm.edu.