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Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TXtodayverified 5 h ago

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Teach undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses as a part-time, non-tenure-track lecturer.

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Might not be for you. Part-time, contingent on enrollment and funding, and not available every year; no teaching area is specified

Computational or deskHands-on execution PhD-friendly

Heads-up: The posting is light on detail

Adjacent materials roleWalker Department of Mechanical Engineering lecturer pool; no specific area named (open pool of part-time teaching candidates)

H-1B filings

University of Texas at Austin filed 45 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow. Median filed pay: $74K a year.

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Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Part-time
Degree
PhD
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates at the rank of lecturer or senior lecturer for possible temporary/non-tenure track, part-time positions to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Positions are part-time, contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding, and are not available every year. Assignments are usually made on a semester-by-semester basis. Positions are annually renewable, contingent on funding and performance. A PhD in engineering or a related field is required, but exceptions can be made for applicants with a Master's degree and pertinent expertise and work experience.

Previous teaching and/or training experience is preferred. SALARY: Dependent on position and qualifications.

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Does University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Texas at Austin has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering role at University of Texas at Austin based?

This role is based in Austin, TX.

What degree is required for the Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering role at University of Texas at Austin?

This role requires a PhD.