Adjunct - Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Mechanical Engineering

Adjunct Faculty Pool | John R. Post School of Engineering | Reading, Pennsylvania

The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University invites applications to its adjunct faculty pool in Mechanical Engineering. We seek professionals to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in person in Reading, Pennsylvania. Most engineering courses are taught at the John R. Post Center, 401 Penn Street, Reading, PA, with some activities potentially using other Alvernia Reading locations. Applicants must be available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This daytime availability is an important requirement for these in-person positions. Lecture courses typically meet on multiple days each week, so applicants must be able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester. Remote or hybrid teaching is not available for these pools. Hired candidates join the adjunct pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needs arise. Pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment.

Program accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Potential teaching areas

Engineering Mechanics

Statics, strength of materials, dynamics, vibrations, and related laboratory instruction.

Thermal and Fluid Sciences

Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, refrigeration and energy systems, and associated laboratories.

Mechanical Design and Analysis

Machine design, mechanical systems design, CAD and engineering graphics, finite element analysis, computational mechanics, and design projects.

Instrumentation, Controls, and Automation

Measurement and dynamic response, instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, control systems, mechatronics, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial controls, and laboratory instruction.

Manufacturing and Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing and materials processing, engineering design, capstone, and upper-level mechanical engineering electives.

Preferred qualifications

We particularly welcome practicing engineers and technical professionals who can bring current industry experience into the classroom. Prior college teaching is not required. Preferred candidates will have at least a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience. These are preferred qualifications, not absolute minimums; comparable combinations of advanced education, professional licensure, specialized expertise, industry experience, research, and teaching will be considered. Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.

Application and employment requirements

How to apply

All applications and application materials must be submitted through Alvernia University's ADP employment portal for the specific adjunct pool posting. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest identifying the courses or subject areas you believe you are qualified to teach. Do not email application materials. Email inquiries are welcome, but a formal application through ADP is required for consideration.

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to accept employment with Alvernia University without current or future employer sponsorship.

Questions and inquiries

Prospective applicants may contact Dr. Joseph M. Mahoney, Chair of the John R. Post School of Engineering, at [email protected] with questions about the School, the adjunct pool, or potential teaching needs. Application materials must be submitted through ADP and should not be emailed.

Equal employment opportunity

Alvernia University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. People of all faith backgrounds, as well as people with no faith affiliation, are welcome and encouraged to apply. All employees share responsibility for advancing a culture of care in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities.