Part Time Faculty-Mechanical Engineering

Part Time Faculty-Mechanical Engineering . The School of STEM Department of Engineering at Vermont State University invites applications for Part-Time teaching positions in Mechanical Engineering to begin Spring 2027 (January 19 – May 14, 2027) at the VTSU Randolph Campus. Immediate need to teach: MEC 4020 Quality Assurance 3 hours of Lecture per week 3 teaching credits per semester This course examines the principles and methods of quality assurance including measurement, control, improvement, and management, focusing on applications in the manufacturing field. It introduces basic definitions; statistics; quality policy and objectives; manuals and procedures; concept of variation; inspection and sampling techniques; metrology process control; methods; and the elements of reliability and reviews current TQM and ISO 9000 standards.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or better in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience in the field. Content expertise in building environmental (especially HVAC) and energy systems, including building envelopes, is required. Teaching experience at the college level is preferred, as is professional experience in building design, engineering, or related fields. Additional information about the department’s programs and Vermont State University may be viewed at the VTSU website, www.vermontstate.edu.

Salary

Based on credits previously taught at campus-based colleges within the Vermont State College System per the VSC-VSCPTF Bargaining Unit Agreement. Budgeted Wage for this Position: Faculty Load 3 Workload credits; minimum starting salary is $1648 per workload credit. Application Information: Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV and Unofficial College Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired). Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by date specified.

However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the discretion of the College. Vermont State University strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. Scheduled Hours Weekly: 3 Budgeted Wage for this Position: 4,944 Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: P01 Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: Part-Time Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education — not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies.

VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners — from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System — and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state. . Employment type: PART_TIME