Position Title: Mechanical Engineering, Adjunct

Position Reports To: Chair of the Department

Salary Range:

Spring 2026

Undergraduate

• Instructor $4,431.83
• Assistant Professor $4,578.76
• Associate Professor $4,726.94
• Professor $4,875.13

Spring 2026

Graduate

• Instructor $5,909.10
• Assistant Professor $6,105.01
• Associate Professor $6,302.58
• Professor $6,500.17

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Department in the School of Engineering at Manhattan University seeks qualified adjunct faculty members to teach in its undergraduate Bachelor of Science programs. Courses may be offered during daytime or evening hours, and instruction is expected to be delivered in person on campus.

Responsibilities:

Adjunct faculty members are expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses and/or laboratories in assigned areas.
• Deliver course materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with students and provide timely feedback on coursework.
• Hold office hours or provide reasonable out-of-class support for students.
• Work collaboratively with course coordinators and department leadership to ensure consistency of course content and learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline, with a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study. Prior teaching experience and/or professional engineering practice is strongly preferred.

If interested, please apply using the Manhattan University application portal. If you have questions, please send them to mechdept@manhattan.edu and you will be contacted by the Department Chair.

PLEASE NOTE: CV'S ARE REVIEWED ALL YEAR FOR ADJUNCT POSITIONS.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.