Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

🇺🇸 East Lansing, Michigan 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ November 12th, 2026

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Michigan State University is hiring a Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term. The role is a fixed-term teaching position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering for Spring 2027, centered on lecture courses in mechanical systems. The specialist teaches undergraduate students and works alongside graduate teaching assistants.

Highlights

Teach lecture courses in mechanical systems for the Department of Mechanical Engineering during Spring 2027.
Communicate effectively with undergraduate students taking mechanical engineering courses.
Work with graduate teaching assistants who support the department's courses.
M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a close equivalent, along with the ability to teach mechanical engineering courses.
Fixed-term academic staff appointment at 90-100% time, with salary commensurate with experience.

Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term Full Description

Mechanical Engineering 10016576

Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff

Salary Commensurate with Experience

College Of Engineering

Position Summary

The Michigan State University Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a fixed term Specialist-Teacher position in mechanical engineering for Spring of 2027. The primary duties for this position are teaching lecture courses in mechanical systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Mechanical Engineering or closely related

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate must have earned at least a M.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or close equivalent. The candidate must have the ability to teach mechanical engineering courses, effectively communicate with undergraduate students, and work with graduate TAs.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter

3 references

Website

me.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.