Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Posting Details

Job Title Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Requisition Number FE05063

Working Title

Department Name 8H700: Mechanical Engineering

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.

D. or M.S. degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( https://www.engr.uky.edu/mae ) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Lecturer. Exceptional candidates at the Senior Lecturer level may also be considered.

This is a non-tenure-eligible 9-month faculty position in the Lecturer Title Series, with duties oriented primarily towards undergraduate instruction in the aerospace engineering program. The initial appointment is for two years and is renewable. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

In addition to the regular nine-month appointment, the successful candidate may have an opportunity to teach courses during the summer.

Applicants must hold a Ph.

D. or M.S. degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Priority will be given to applicants with a Ph.

D. degree and significant industrial experience. Professional licensure is also desired. The position will be primarily responsible for teaching laboratory or capstone-design courses in the aerospace engineering curriculum along with other aerospace courses aligned with the candidate’s areas of expertise. The typical teaching load for this position will be three courses per semester. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the largest in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering with 41 faculty members, over 1,250 undergraduate students, and over 140 graduate students. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering, and a master’s degree program in manufacturing systems engineering.

The Department’s externally funded research currently averages over $22 million/year in new awards. The Department also houses the NASA Kentucky Space Grant and EPSCoR programs and has research centers and consortiums that collaborate extensively with industry.

The city of Lexington is ranked #3 Best City to Raise a Family, #21 Best Places to Live in America, and #31 Most Educated City in America. The University of Kentucky is the flagship university for the Commonwealth and is one of only eight universities in the United States that house colleges of agriculture, law, business, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy on a single campus.

Employment at UK comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/ .

To apply, please visit the UK Jobs site at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/651671 . Applicants should submit a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, a teaching statement (2-page limit), and contact information for 3 professional references. We request that the teaching statement specifically address undergraduate teaching interests relevant to aerospace engineering.

The priority application deadline is December 31, 2026. Review of applications will begin shortly thereafter and will continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this position is August 1, 2027. Requests for further information regarding application procedures may be directed to Mr. Troy Howell (Senior Business Officer) at (859) 218-0650 or troy.howell@uky.edu .

Questions for the chair of the search committee can be directed to Dr. Michael Seigler at tmseigler@uky.edu .

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Priority will be given to applicants with a Ph.

D. degree and significant industrial experience. Professional licensure is also desired

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.