Adjunct Instructor for Materials Science

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Heat Treatment, Internet Security, Material Science, Materials Analysis, Materials Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Polymers, Retirement Plan, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
York, PA
POSTED
5 days ago

Adjunct Instructor for Materials Science

Location

York, PA

Job Type

Faculty, Part Time

Job Number

202600061

Division

Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences, & Technology

Department

Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

Job Description:

The part-time Adjunct Instructor for Materials Science will be responsible for teaching one or two sections of the ME260 (Materials Science) course for the Fall 2026 semester. The course introduces students to materials science concepts such as crystal structures, alloys and classification, phase changes, and heat treatment. The course may also include electronic and polymer materials.

Outcome:

Successful instruction, grading, and evaluation of students in Materials Science.

Essential Functions

  • Present material during class sessions
  • Assign and grade homework and exams
  • Be available for student questions via email and/or in-person office hours
  • Maintain attendance, no-show, warning grade, and final grade records

Experience and Education Required

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Good communication skills.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York Colleges Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.

Part-time employees are eligible to make elective retirement contributions on a pretax basis as described in the colleges Retirement Benefit Plan.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Do you have a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have experience teaching in higher education?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Does your schedule allow you to teach in-person two days a week?

  • Yes
  • No

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Employer York College of Pennsylvania

Address 441 Country Club Road

York, Pennsylvania, 17403

Phone 717-815-1320

Website https://www.ycp.edu/

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