Lecturer or Associate Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; MAE

The Opportunity
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace (MAE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, invites applicants for multiple 9‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure earning lecturer or associate lecturer positions with an anticipated start date of August 08, 2026. The selected candidates will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and some graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering offered by the department.

The MAE Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. Both BSAE and BSME programs are ABET‑accredited. The reputation of the department and university is continually growing with numerous faculty achievements including NSF CAREER awards, an ONR Young Investigator Award, and fellowships in professional societies. More information about the department can be found .ucf.edu.

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering, contributing to course development, assessment, and student mentoring as required by the department.

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field at the time of application.
• To be considered for an associate lecturer position, at least five years of full‑time teaching experience in a higher education institution.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Previous teaching experience at the university level in the United States.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and passion for engineering education research.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in mechanical and aerospace engineering courses.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded;

once the online submission process is finalized, additional documents cannot be submitted later.

Sponsorship for employment‑based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Open until filled.

As a next‑generation public research university and Forbes‑ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future.

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening for applicants who are citizens of foreign countries not permanent residents of the U.S., or who have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Varies

Regular

Negotiable

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