Visiting Lecturer

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering Studies at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is seeking an experienced professional to teach in our applied engineering and technology programs. The successful candidate will support instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in foundational engineering, technical operations, and hands-on laboratory coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in applied engineering, technical operations, or related laboratory-based subjects
• Provide demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized student support
• Support visually accessible and inclusive instructional practices
• Advise and mentor students on academic and professional development
• Participate in departmental meetings, service activities, and professional development
• Maintain current industry knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement of course materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts, Science and Technology
• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant industry experience, including experience at a Engineering Technologist III level or equivalent applied engineering role
• Demonstrated proficiency with engineering design tools such as SolidWorks; formal training or certification is acceptable
• Teaching and/or professional experience of manual machining practices
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Appointment Type

• This is a one-year visiting non-tenure-track lecturer appointment within the Department of Engineering Studies.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information.  This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

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Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.