Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Steubenville (Term)

Location: Steubenville, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time Faculty

Job Number: 202600103

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: School of Technology

Opening Date: 04/08/2026

Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Salary Grade: LECT

Summary of Position

Teaches undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering technology. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard workweek. This includes being available on-site each day to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and participate fully in the academic life of the institution. Regular on-site engagement during normal business hours is an essential component of this role.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location: Steubenville

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field; and extensive knowledge in the areas of statics, dynamics, SolidWorks, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and machine design.

Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Engineering (MS) or Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or related field. Prior teaching experience in the areas of statics, dynamics, SolidWorks, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, robotics, numerical control and machine design. Certification in SolidWorks, robotics, and/or numerical control.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.