Mechanical & Materials Engineering Adjunct Instructor for the 26-27 Academic Year (Part-Time)

Position Announcement Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2026 Working Title: Mechanical & Materials Engineering Adjunct Instructor for the 26-27 Academic Year (Part-Time) Department: 270501 – MEN Mechanical Engineering Office Position Number: D97719 Representation: AP – AFT, Local 3571 Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept: Portland State University, with an enrollment of approximately 30,000 students, serves the Portland metropolitan area, which is a vibrant and growing community with a culturally diverse population. Portland State University’s motto, “Let knowledge serve the city”, highlights the campus as a leader in local and international university–community partnerships. The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering is a multifaceted program offering a strong educational experience steeped in a variety of research areas. The Department offers a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, a doctorate degree, and a graduate level certificate. The Department incorporates 10 full‑time tenure‑track faculty, 2 full‑time non‑tenure‑track faculty, 4 full‑time staff, and various talented adjunct and affiliated research faculty. The Department invites local, qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors in the following specialty areas: Design & Manufacturing and Thermal & Fluids Science. These are part‑time positions. Description Adjunct instructors must be qualified to teach one or more of the following courses. See the PSU Bulletin for course descriptions: Engineering and Applied Science EAS 215: Dynamics Mechanical Engineering ME 120: Introduction to Engineering ME 121: Introduction to Systems and Control ME 122: Introduction to Design ME 250: Geometric Modeling ME 313: Analysis of Mechanical Components ME 314: Anlys/Dsgn Mach Elem ME 320: Fluid Mechanics ME 321: Engr Thermodynamics ME 322: Applied Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics ME 323: Heat Transfer ME 351: Vibrations and System Dynamics ME 421/521: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Design Fundamentals ME 422/522: Building Energy Use Modeling ME 445/545: Advanced Topics in Thermal and Fluid Science ME 450/550: Adv. Solid Modeling ME 455/555: Finite Element Mod/Analysis ME 465/565: Adv Finite Element Appl ME 474/574: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Additive Manufacturing ME 477/577: Intro Semiconductors ME 481/581: Mechanical Tolerancing Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field. Work experience and/or teaching experience aligned with course content may be used in lieu of degree, at the Department’s discretion. Must live in Oregon or Washington. Preferred Qualifications Previous teaching experience, preferred. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field, preferred. Key Cultural Competencies Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adheres to all PSU’s policies, including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. They must adhere to the PSU Professional Standards of Conduct available at Compensation Adjuncts are paid per credit hour and are hired on either a per term or an academic year basis, per the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement. Application Instructions Review of applications begins immediately and continues as new sections are needed. Applicants should upload a CV, Statement of Teaching Interest, and the names, emails, and phone numbers of three professional references. Details about compensation and other components of the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement can be found at . Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Interest Professional References Optional Documents Optional documents may be submitted to strengthen an application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Center at Portland State University