Adjunct- Mechanical Engineering Instructor

About the role

The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University is building an adjunct faculty pool for Mechanical Engineering. Successful candidates will teach lecture and laboratory courses in person at the John R. Post Center (401 Penn Street, Reading, PA) or other Alvernia Reading locations. The position requires weekday daytime availability (primarily 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) and a commitment to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester; remote or hybrid teaching is not offered. Hired adjuncts join the pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needed, though pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment. The BSME program is accredited by ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture courses in Mechanical Engineering subjects.
• Teach associated laboratory sections.
• Maintain a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester.
• Adhere to daytime availability (8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for in‑person instruction.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without need for current or future employer sponsorship.
• Available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the entire semester.
• Submit a complete application via Alvernia University’s ADP employment portal, including a current résumé or CV and a brief letter of interest identifying the courses or subject areas you are qualified to teach; do not email application materials.
• Direct questions to Dr. Joseph M. Mahoney, Chair of the John R. Post School of Engineering, at joseph.mahoney@alvernia.edu.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Preferred: Approximately five or more years of relevant professional