Part-time Mechanical engineering Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Apply now Job no : 537629Work type : Instructional Faculty - Temporary / LecturerLocation : Los AngelesCategories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - EngineeringCollege : Engineering, Computer Science & Technology (ECST)Position Title : Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Mechanical EngineeringThe Mechanical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA is seeking applications for a pool of part-time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2024-2025 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.Minimum Qualifications : Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; master’s degree for upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses). Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a college level.Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and / or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.Preferred Qualifications : Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.Lecturers with expertise in one of the fields of mechanical engineering, such as thermos-fluids, solid mechanics, material sciences, experimental methods and analysis, numerical / computational methods, or robotics, are welcomed.Duties : Duties of part-time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.Faculty will teach existing mechanical engineering courses and / or laboratories, with guidance from full-time faculty course coordinators.The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.Initial Salary : Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer : Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges : ( per salary schedule 7 / 1 / 2022)Lecturer A / 2 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $4,530 - $6,056Lecturer B / 3 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $5,405 - $11,994Lecturer C / 4 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $6,190 - $13,172Lecturer D / 5 Full-time equivalent Salary Range : $7,794 - $13,797The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.The University : California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities.Required Documentation : Please submit the following with the employment application at the Apply link listed below : a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural / multiethnic urban campus environment.an updated curriculum vitae.List of CSU courses previously taught, and / or courses or topics areas qualified for and requesting consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Application : Deadline : For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYERUpon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.#J-18808-Ljbffr