MIE Part-time Lecturer- Aerospace Program (Seattle)

Northeastern

2 - 5 years

Washington

Posted: 30/06/2026

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

In person teaching of our undergraduate Aerospace minor core courses of Fluid Mechanics (ME3475), Introduction to flight (ME3465), and Aeronautical Propulsion (ME3470).

Instructor will be responsible for their own class notes preparation, homework sets, quizzes, midterm exams, final exam, and grading of them. The instructor/s shall coordinator the coverage materials, assessments and textbooks with Thermofluids group coordinator or their representative. Upon consideration of Thermofluids group coordinator, if logistics allow the lectures and assessments will be synced with Boston campus.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering with Thermo-Science concentration.

Clear understanding of the undergraduate fluid mechanics. First seven chapters of Frank White textbook could be used as a guide.

Experience and clear understanding of Aerospace system design, including Aerodynamics of flight and propulsion system.

Experience with classroom teaching.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Class notes preparation and class teaching time.

Office hours.

Homework, quiz, and exam preparation.

Homework, quiz, and exam grading.

Weekly/periodic coordination meeting with Boston campus representative/instructors.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

per credit rate is $2693.75

About Company

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a globally recognized research university and a leader in experiential lifelong learning, combining academic excellence with real-world experience through its renowned cooperative education (co-op) programs. With 14 campuses across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, a network of over 300,000 alumni, and more than 3,000 industry, academic, and government partners worldwide, the university fosters innovation, research, and global collaboration. Northeastern offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines, emphasizing the integration of data, technology, and human-centered learning to prepare students for the careers of the future. As an R1 Carnegie-classified research institution, it is committed to addressing complex global challenges through interdisciplinary research and impactful partnerships.