Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
University of Vermont
Join Mechanical Engineering at UVM
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks applicants for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Mechanical Engineering with an expected start date of August 23, 2027. Highly motivated individuals with a passion for undergraduate engineering education, ideally with relevant experience in Dynamics, are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a PhD at the time of employment in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with significant relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Lecturer appointment.
Teaching, Mentoring, and Professional Growth
The successful candidate will teach courses spanning all levels of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate and graduate curriculum, particularly our courses in Dynamics and System Dynamics. Lecturers are encouraged to develop new upper-level technical electives that reflect their expertise, interests, and emerging trends in mechanical engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and UVM are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and to the continuous professional development of educators. The department values evidence-based teaching practices and supports faculty in developing engaging learning experiences that promote student success and professional growth. Professional development workshops are offered by UVM’s Center for Teaching and Learning and external experts. Lecturers benefit from comprehensive institutional support, including responsive IT services, instructional technology resources, and professional training opportunities that facilitate effective and innovative teaching. The candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate students and Capstone Design teams, and opportunities exist to advise graduate students should the successful candidate choose to participate in research.
Collaborative Academic Community
The University of Vermont, established in 1791, is a comprehensive research university with a current enrollment of 12,000+ undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. The scientific and academic environments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and throughout the UVM community are dynamic, highly collaborative, and multi-disciplinary. Faculty regularly collaborate with colleagues across UVM’s colleges and schools, and benefit from proximity to the UVM Medical Center, creating unique opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research. UVM is home to the Vermont Advanced Computing Center, which provides large-scale advanced computing infrastructure. The successful candidate will be joining UVM following a period of unprecedented growth that has led to the successful completion of world-class STEM facilities. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers an ABET-accredited BS degree as well as MS and PhD degrees.
Why Burlington and Vermont?
The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Burlington, a city of 43,000 in a metropolitan area of 214,000, is often rated as one of the best small cities in America. Widely known for its music and food scene as well as its outdoor and adventure lifestyle (Outside Magazine and National Geographic), Burlington has also been hailed as a top technology hub (Forbes) and a city of the future (Business Insider). Furthermore, Burlington’s vibrant entrepreneurial and high-technology ecosystem has been recognized by the National Science Foundation’s US Ignite program, the national TechHire City network, and the Kauffman Foundation. While located in the idyllic rural state of Vermont, our extraordinary natural setting is only a two-hour drive to Montreal and a four-hour drive to Boston. In addition, Burlington International Airport offers direct flights to numerous North American destinations.
Our Common Ground Values
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts. To that end, candidates must provide an Our Common Ground statement as part of the application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at www.uvmjobs.com (position 00023115). Applicants should provide:
1) a cover letter that highlights their relevant experience,
2) a 1- page statement describing their teaching philosophy,
3) an Our Common Ground Values statement detailing how they will uphold and advance UVM’s Our Common Ground Values,
4) a current CV, and
5) the names and contact information for three references. (References must be entered into the application system by candidates, and requests for references will be made if candidates are selected for an interview.)
Review Process and Additional Information
Applications without all these components will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by January 4, 2027. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated nine-month salary range is $80,000-$95,000 depending on rank and experience. Opportunities exist for additional teaching and compensation in the summer. For further information, please contact Dr. Niccolo Fiorentino, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at Niccolo.Fiorentino@uvm.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
