Job Description

Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#107290) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate is expected to teach classes such as Circuits 1, Power & Machinery, Digital Circuits, PLC's, and other electrical and computer engineering courses as needed.

Required Education
A master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering is required by the appointment date.

Required Related Experience
Three years of community college or university teaching experience is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables
Applicants with engineering experience in an industrial setting will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jorge Vargas at [email protected].

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents