Lecturer, Mechatronics Engineering Program

Job Description Summary & Additional Information The Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is searching for a Lecturer in the Mechatronics Engineering Program at the Universities of Shady Grove Campus. This is a full-time academic year appointment requiring instruction of in-person lectures, laboratory experiences, and student competition teams. Mentorship of individual students on research projects is also encouraged. Summer support may be provided for a suitable work activity if program funds are available. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions. Responsibilities Teach 5‑6 classes per academic year in the Mechatronics Engineering program. Teaching assignments will be provided by the Director of the USG Mechatronics Engineering Program. The expectation is that five of these courses will nominally be conventional courses taught as lectures or laboratories, and one class will nominally be curriculum development, advising, and other supporting activities ( Projected courses may include: ENMT-322 Discrete Signal Analysis ENMT-380 Introduction to Robotics ENMT-372 Robotic Systems ENMT-473 Motion Planning for Autonomous Systems ENMT-477 Machine Learning in Mechatronics Engineering Support curriculum development in these assigned courses including development of lecture notes, homework, exams, and laboratory modules. Course materials should be documented each semester and archived both in hard copy and electronically. Administer assigned courses through elms.umd.edu, making full use of the ELMS platform for grading, publishing lecture notes, homework, solutions, exams, etc. Complete grading in a timely fashion, especially final grades submitted within 48‑72 hours following the final exam. Support ABET accreditation of the Mechatronics Engineering program by providing evaluation materials each semester at the direction of the program director. Support continuous pedagogical improvement in the program. Develop laboratory modules for courses in the program. Provide advisement to students concerning progress in curriculum. Be an effective mentor to the students in the program. Support recruiting initiatives for the program. Qualifications Ph.D. degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in teaching at the college/university level in the field of mechatronics and/or robotics. Required Application Materials Cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, and a Statement of Teaching Interests. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Title IX compliance statement – omitted here for brevity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co