Adjunct Faculty: ENGT 4196 Adjunct Ad 2026

Adjunct Instructor – ENGT 4196 Capstone Temple University – College of Engineering Primary Location: Pennsylvania–Philadelphia–Main Campus Job Type: Adjunct Schedule: Part-time, Day Employee Status: Regular

Position Summary Temple University’s College of Engineering is seeking qualified instructors to join its Adjunct Faculty Pool to teach ENGT 4196 – Capstone to undergraduate engineering technology students. ENGT 4196 is a required course for engineering majors, and adjunct teaching opportunities may be available each semester beginning Spring 2027. The successful candidate will provide design guidance and hands-on technical support to senior Engineering Technology (ET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students as they develop and complete their capstone projects in the College of Engineering’s machine workshop.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on design and technical support to senior ET/MET students in the machine workshop.
• Guide students through the development, fabrication, testing, and refinement of capstone projects.
• Support approximately 15–20 students per semester, depending on enrollment and project needs.
• Provide instruction and mentorship in technical design, machining, CAD, and related engineering technologies.
• Promote safe and effective use of workshop equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with the Capstone Lead Instructor and workshop staff as needed to support student learning and successful project completion.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or
• A minimum of 20 years of relevant workshop experience.

Required Skills:

• Experience operating manual milling machines and lathes.
• CAD experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Programming experience.
• Technical design experience.

Work Schedule This is a part-time adjunct position, averaging approximately 12 hours per week, depending on the number of students and capstone projects. Location: College of Engineering, Machine Workshop Potential Start: Spring 2027 Application Instructions Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV/resume and letter of interest describing their relevant teaching, engineering technology, machining, design, and workshop experience.