Department of Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Pool 2026-2027

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University maintains a part‑time lecturer pool for temporary faculty. Appointments may be full‑ or part‑time and are often made just before the start of an academic term, requiring availability on short notice. The Fall term runs mid‑August to late‑December, the Spring term mid‑January to mid‑May, and Summer Sessions may also be offered. Initial appointments are typically for one semester or one academic year, renewable based on satisfactory evaluations and continued workload.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter

Skills

• Computer‑Aided Design
• Mechanics
• Design of machinery and mechanical components
• Computer programming with Matlab and applications in Engineering
• Materials Laboratory
• Manufacturing
• Mechatronics
• Thermal Sciences (Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Applications)
• Mechanical and Thermal Systems Laboratory
• Capstone Program (Senior Projects Design)
• HVAC
• Biomedical Devices
• Biomaterials

Pay

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211
• (As of July 2024; initial rank and salary based on professional experience and educational background, most new appointees hired at Lecturer A or B at the start of the range)

Schedule

• Fall term: mid‑August to late‑December
• Spring term: mid‑January to mid‑May
• Summer Sessions may also be available
• Appointments often made just prior to term start, requiring short‑notice availability
• Initial appointments typically one semester or one academic year, renewable contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing work
• Applications remain in the pool during the academic year you apply
• Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time