Lecturer, Engineering, School of Engineering & Cyber Systems

About the role

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy School of Engineering & Cyber Systems (SE&CS) invites applications for Lecturer positions in Engineering. One Lecturer specializing in Civil or Environmental Engineering, one Lecturer specializing in Mechanical Engineering, or one Lecturer specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is desired. The anticipated start date is June 8, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and run laboratories in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and/or other related engineering programs; typically, up to twelve contact hours/week and three course preparations per semester.
• Mentor and develop undergraduate students as they begin their journey into Coast Guard careers and follow-on service in engineering professions.
• Advise senior-level capstone design projects and undergraduate research in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and other related engineering programs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience teaching, to include teaching assistant experience, in the Civil Engineering Specialty Area of Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability and intention to employ evidence-based teaching methodologies.
• Ability to lead student-centered undergraduate engineering capstone and/or research projects.
• Professional experience in Civil Engineering, preferably in the Structural Engineering specialty area, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• Professional experience in other disciplines, especially Surveying, software including ArcGIS and/or Autodesk Revit, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Material Science, Additive Manufacturing, and AI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience consistent with a full commitment to the Coast Guard's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Skills

• Strong commitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding cadets through their coursework.
• Passion for academic excellence in education.
• Engagement with students in every facet of their development journey; cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills essential for the design, construction, operation, and repair of Coast Guard and commercial facilities and operational assets.

Benefits

Visit www.uscga.edu for more information.

Pay

$113,458 - $151,230

Schedule

Full-time