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Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University System
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Position Description
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer position in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeringto begin in spring 2027 semester.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.About the College
The Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/) serves approximately 5900 undergraduate and over 1000 graduate students, supported by 230 faculty and instructors. The college had 855 BS, 580 MS and 84 PhD graduates in the 2025-26 fiscal year. All incoming first year students are enrolled into a common foundational curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Foundational students declare a program of choice and can move into upper division after completing the foundational classes with a TTU GPA of minimum of 2.5 TTU GPA or higher. The WCOE consists of the Departments of Chemical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; and Petroleum Engineering. All programs eligible for accreditation have received full ABET accreditation. All departments have Master’s and PhD programs. Annual research expenditures at the college are around $38M.About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Mechanical Engineering awarded 212 undergraduate, 54 MS and 8 PhD degrees in AY 2025-26. Department enrollment includes 1841 undergraduate students and 148 graduate students. Among the 35 tenure-track, tenured, research professors and professors of practice, roughly 30% are women and minorities. In the last 5 years, department faculty have been awarded nearly 17.5 million dollars in externally sponsored research, of which 70% was from federal sources. Faculty are known for cited work on bio-inspired devices, computational mechanics, vortex dynamics, turbulence, microfluidics, nanoimprinting, physiological microstructure and translational nutrition, cardiovascular dynamics, nanomedicine, energetic and biological materials, and robust control methods. Department faculty recognitions and awards include membership in the US National Academy of Engineering and foreign Academies of Engineering and the Sciences, recognitions as Thomson-Reuters highly cited scholars, PECASE, and NSF CAREER awards. For more information about the mechanical engineering department, please visit http://www.depts.ttu.edu/me/.Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with dynamic student populations at the undergraduate level.As a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of the College of Engineering, you will be expected to:
- Contribute to the teaching mission of the department by teaching courses in mechanics, engineering design, and aerospace propulsion-related courses.
- Provide service to the department, college and university.
Faculty Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. This degree could be obtained by position start date, January 1, 2027
- Specific experience in teaching courses in core mechanical engineering topics, aerospace propulsion, design, and mechanics.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:1. Experience in teaching mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering related courses.Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include the following documents in your application:- Curriculum Vitae
- CoverLetter
- Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications – PhD transcript
- List of references
Questions about this position should be directed toDr. Changdong Yeo, Search CommitteeChair at Changdong.yeo@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the applicationprocess,contact Human Resources, TalentAcquisitionathrs.recruiting@ttu.eduor806-742-3851.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.- Organization: Texas Tech University
- Duty Point: TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
- Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
- Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Basis: Monthly
- Travel Required: None
- Schedule Details: TBD by courses taught
- Grant Funded?: No
- Job Group: NonTenure track
- Salary Grade: 800
- Applications must be received by: 11/10/2026
Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering · Texas Tech University System