Adjunct Instructor - Engineering

St. Ambrose University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate Engineering courses during the Spring 2027 semester at our Davenport, Iowa campus, as well as for consideration for future adjunct teaching opportunities.

We are seeking qualified professionals and educators with expertise in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing, engineering design, systems engineering, operations management, materials, mechanics, or related fields. Multiple teaching opportunities are available.

All Spring 2027 courses listed below are taught in person during the evening on the St. Ambrose University campus in Davenport, Iowa. Candidates may apply to teach one or more courses based on their qualifications, expertise, and availability. We welcome applicants with expertise in individual course areas and do not expect a single candidate to cover all teaching assignments.

• ENGR-296 - Manufacturing Processes Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• ENGR-303 - Strength of Materials Monday/Wednesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• IE-415 - Systems Integration & Design Monday/Wednesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• IE-350 - Operations Planning, Scheduling & Control Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Applicants may review St. Ambrose University course descriptions in the St. Ambrose University Course Catalog to identify courses that align with their academic and professional expertise.

In addition to the Spring 2027 courses listed above, St. Ambrose University welcomes applications from qualified professionals and educators who would like to be considered for future adjunct teaching opportunities in Engineering. These opportunities would require in-person teaching at the Davenport campus.

Potential areas of need may include:

• Mechanical engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Manufacturing
• Engineering design
• Materials and mechanics
• Systems engineering
• Operations management
• Engineering analysis
• Other related engineering disciplines

Applicants are encouraged to identify additional engineering subject areas or courses they would be interested in teaching in future semesters. Applications may be considered as instructional needs arise.

A master's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related discipline is preferred. Candidates with significant relevant professional engineering experience and appropriate academic preparation are also encouraged to apply.

Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred but not required. Professional experience related to the course subject matter is highly valued.

Candidates seeking consideration for Spring 2027 must be able to teach in person at the St. Ambrose University campus in Davenport, Iowa during the scheduled course times.

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae or résumé and a brief cover letter describing their academic and professional background.

Applicants should identify the Spring 2027 course or courses for which they would like to be considered, as well as any additional engineering subject areas they may be interested in teaching in future semesters.

Course assignments will be based on qualifications, experience, departmental needs, and scheduling availability.

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