Assistant College Lecturer (2 positions) in Mechanical Engineering

Cleveland State University
Assistant College Lecturer (2 positions)

Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Cleveland State University invites applications for two Assistant College Lecturer positions starting August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Assistant College Lecturers may be assigned up to 15 credits per semester and may engage in service duties as assigned. Responsibilities include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in the broader areas of mechanical engineering, with special needs in solid mechanics, design, controls, manufacturing, and general engineering. Successful candidates are expected to possess excellent communication skills and potential for industry collaboration.

The Washkewicz College of Engineering traces its roots back to 1923 as Fenn College and has since maintained its reputation for excellence in engineering education and research. The university is well-known for its interdisciplinary programs, enjoying partnerships with several industrial corporations and the NASA Glenn Research Center. The Mechanical Engineering Department provides a rigorous education in the principles of mechanical engineering, supplemented by practical experience and communication skills to transform students into well-rounded and competent, ready-to-go engineers. The department offers doctoral, master’s and an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree, with currently 450 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students. Faculty areas of expertise include robotics, biomechanics, manufacturing, automation, fluid dynamics, thermal and energy systems. Additional information about the department is available at www.csuohio.edu/engineering/mce.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Experience in teaching undergraduate mechanical engineering courses in the area of solid mechanics, design, manufacturing, and controls, experience in teaching laboratory courses;
• Excellent communications skills and industrial experience.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23494. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Tushar Borkar at T.Borkar@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Experience (e.g. Course Evaluations and other relevant documents etc.) (Optional)
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.