Assistant/Associate/Professor (Lecturer) in Systems Engineering

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah is seeking a career‑line lecturer to begin in Fall 2027. The department recently launched on‑campus and online MS programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, which now serve over 100 students. The Fundamentals of Systems Engineering course enrolled more than 150 students in Fall 2026, and the department plans to offer both this course and Systems Engineering and Integration every semester. The position carries a teaching load of 2‑2 to 3‑3 per year, with the possibility of teaching a summer course for additional pay.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamentals of Systems Engineering and Systems Engineering and Integration in accordance with INCOSE guidelines, delivering high‑engagement instruction to both on‑campus and online students.
• Develop new graduate‑level courses in Systems, Industrial and Management Engineering (SIME) areas such as supply chain, logistics, reliability, quality control, information systems, or inventory control, and propose additional courses that reflect personal expertise and emerging industry needs.
• Contribute to service, outreach, and departmental activities as needed.
• If the proposed Doctor of Engineering programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management are approved, advise applied doctoral research projects with industry‑based students.

Requirements

• Terminal degree: Ph.D., Doctor of Engineering, or Sc.D.
• Demonstrated record of quality teaching at the graduate level.
• Ability to teach effectively in both online and in‑person formats.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering systems‑engineering‑focused curricula.
• Familiarity with INCOSE standards and best practices for systems engineering education.
• Proof of success in engaging diverse student populations and fostering active learning.

Skills

• Online course development and delivery.
• Curriculum design in SIME disciplines (supply chain, logistics, reliability, quality control, information systems, inventory control, etc.).
• Application of INCOSE guidelines to teaching and assessment.
• Ability to mentor and advise graduate students, including potential doctoral candidates.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective student engagement.

Benefits

• Free access to Utah’s public transportation system.
• International airport located approximately 15 minutes from campus.
• Vibrant Salt Lake City lifestyle with diverse dining, sports, nightlife, and cultural events.
• Proximity to outdoor recreation: eight national parks within a few hours’ drive, seven ski resorts within an hour, and ample hiking, fishing, biking, and kayaking opportunities.
• University environment enriched by a medical campus, numerous start‑up companies, and a research‑focused culture that encourages scholarly activity.

Pay

Opportunity to teach a summer class for additional compensation.

Schedule

Teaching load ranges from 2‑2 to 3‑3 courses per year, with the option to add a summer course for extra pay.