Penn State Altoona

Adjunct Instructor of Mechanical Engineering

Location
Altoona, PA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 6, 2026

About this position

Job Number: REQ_0000080997 Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Altoona invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor position in Mechanical Engineering beginning in Fall semester of 2026 (starting August). Teaching responsibilities will be two courses; one section of ME 370 (Vibration of Mechanical Systems) meeting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:10AM-11:00AM and one section of ME 450 (Modeling of Dynamic Systems) meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:25PM-2:15PM. The preferred qualifications include a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; doctoral students who are ABD may be considered. 20 hours per week of work are required for the position. Applicants are to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Failure to submit all the required materials may lead to the candidate not being considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/ BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equa

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