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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
ANTICIPATED PAY RANGE
$80,000-$95,000
JOB LOCATION
Burlington, Vermont, United States
JOB OPEN DATE
11/12/2026
POSITION INFORMATION
Posting Number F3791PO
Department Mechanical Engineering/54010
Advertising/Posting Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 00023115
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term (months) 9
INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
ANTICIPATED PAY RANGE
$80,000-$95,000
JOB LOCATION
Burlington, Vermont, United States
JOB OPEN DATE
11/12/2026
POSITION INFORMATION
Posting Number F3791PO
Department Mechanical Engineering/54010
Advertising/Posting Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 00023115
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term (months) 9
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of mechanical engineering jobs.
- PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in a relevant subfield
- Experience securing or contributing to external research grants
- Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, or SolidWorks
- Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in a research setting
Tips for Your Professor of Mechanical Engineering Job Search
Tailor your research statement precisely
Search committees read dozens of research statements, so yours needs to name specific funding sources you've pursued and the exact problems your lab will address. Generic statements about 'advancing the field' get passed over. Ground yours in concrete outcomes from your current or recent work.
Match your teaching portfolio to the department
Before applying, check which undergraduate and graduate courses the department actually needs covered. If they're short on fluid mechanics or controls instructors, your statement should show direct experience teaching those subjects, not just research adjacency to them.
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Align your letter with the institution type
An R1 search committee wants evidence of externally funded research and PhD mentorship. A teaching-focused institution wants course load capacity and undergraduate advising experience. Using the same cover letter for both signals you haven't read the job posting carefully.
Prepare a job talk that teaches, not just impresses
Your job talk will likely include faculty who work in unrelated subfields. Structure the first ten minutes so a thermal engineer can follow a robotics presentation. Committees remember talks that communicated clearly, not just the ones with the most publications behind them.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting
Lab equipment, graduate student stipends, and computing resources are usually negotiable at the offer stage. Know what your first grant cycle requires before the conversation, and get commitments in writing as part of the offer letter, not as verbal assurances.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of mechanical engineerings?
The companies hiring the most professor of mechanical engineerings right now include Purdue University, Union College, and Old Dominion University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and land-grant institutions consistently account for the majority of full-time faculty openings in this field.
How many professor of mechanical engineering jobs are remote?
About 0% of professor of mechanical engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person demands of laboratory instruction and hands-on research. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are computational mechanics, simulation-based research, and some online-program teaching roles where lab access is not required.
How do you become a professor of mechanical engineering?
You become a professor of mechanical engineering by completing a PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline, then building a research record through publications, conference presentations, and ideally postdoctoral work. After that, you apply to open faculty positions, go through a search process that includes a job talk and campus visit, and if hired, typically start as an assistant professor before moving toward tenure.
How do you get hired as a professor of mechanical engineering with little experience?
Candidates with limited independent experience can strengthen their applications by highlighting co-authored publications where their contribution is clear, any courses they taught or guest-lectured, and research presentations at national conferences. Adjunct or visiting instructor roles at community colleges or smaller universities can provide the teaching record that research-focused candidates often lack early in their careers.
What does the professor of mechanical engineering interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen with the search committee, followed by an invitation for a campus visit. The campus visit usually includes a job talk presenting your research to a mixed faculty and student audience, a teaching demonstration, one-on-one meetings with faculty and department leadership, and sometimes a meeting with the dean. Final candidates receive a formal offer after the committee deliberates.
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