Computational Solid Mechanics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs lecturers to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty or graduate students.  Appointments may be full-time or part-time and may be limited to one semester.
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2024-25 academic year. Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis throughout the current academic year.  Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

The primary role of this position is teaching during the academic semester (fall and/or spring) in the areas of aerospace systems, solid mechanics and materials and fluid mechanics. Incumbent will engage in the following activities: develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, advise students on coursework and academic goals, grade assignments and projects, oversee laboratory and project design experiences as appropriate, and interact with other AEM faculty and instructors on matters related to teaching and student support. The detailed breakdown of the activities is below.

Duties/responsibilities
-Prepare and deliver lectures (20%)
-Prepare homework assignments, quizzes and exams (20%)
-Hold office hours (15%)
-Assess student work (20%)
-Supervise the teaching assistants (15%)
-Manage the administration of the course (10%)

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.  Updated on 11/10/2025.

Required Qualifications:   
        PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics or related field.
        Teaching experience in areas of aerospace systems, solid mechanics and materials and fluid mechanics including engineering mechanics courses such as statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.        Experience with appropriate software applications, programming languages, and/or computational and online tools relevant to aerospace engineering and mechanics teaching and/or research.
2.        Experience teaching in active classroom settings.
3.        Strong interest in focusing on undergraduate teaching and linking instructional and research activities to promote student engagement in research. Ability to develop clear, reasonably demanding expectations of students, effectively meet teaching responsibilities, and achieve successful learning outcomes.
4.        Familiarity with academic literature and research on topics being taught in the classroom

The AEM department has vibrant and active research programs in all areas of aerospace engineering and mechanics, including fluid dynamics, hypersonics, aerospace systems, computational mechanics and aerospace structures and materials.  The department is in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, which is a world-class research university with outstanding resources and programs in engineering and science, health sciences, social sciences and liberal arts.  The AEM department has close ties with on-campus multidisciplinary centers, and convenient access to outstanding shared experimental and computational facilities, such as the Gemini-Huntley Robotics Research Laboratory of the Minnesota Robotics Institute, the Minnesota Nano Center, the Characterization Facility, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. More information about the department is available at https://cse.umn.edu/aem.

Pay Range: $12,000 - $16,000 per course

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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