Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech

On Campus

Rochester, NY

Full time

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RIT’s Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) department in the College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, teaching-focused, non-tenure track Lecturer position, to support department programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach courses, both classroom and online formats, in one or more of the following areas; mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, senior design. Responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory content development and delivery.

• Education:

• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

• Experience:

• 5 years industry experience

• Mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar

Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline

JC_1241 - Lecturer, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$75,000-$85,000

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Anticipated Start Date

October 07, 2026

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected] ([email protected]) . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

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