Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI • Posted June 09, 2026
About the Role
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for a part-time (67%) fixed-term faculty position to lead the senior-level Capstone Design course. This renewable appointment is contingent on teaching needs, funding availability, mutual agreement, and performance. The position’s primary responsibilities include teaching and outreach, with a focus on delivering high-impact experiential learning through the Capstone program.
Capstone Design has been a cornerstone of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum at MSU for over 30 years. The one-semester (15-week) course immerses students in team-based, real-world design challenges sponsored by industry, nonprofits, and community partners. Students are placed in teams of 4–5, guided by a faculty mentor, and assessed on project deliverables culminating in Design Day—a college-wide showcase featuring student presentations and exhibits.
Responsibilities
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for a part-time (67%) fixed-term faculty position to lead the senior-level Capstone Design course. This renewable appointment is contingent on teaching needs, funding availability, mutual agreement, and performance. The position’s primary responsibilities include teaching and outreach, with a focus on delivering high-impact experiential learning through the Capstone program.
Capstone Design has been a cornerstone of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum at MSU for over 30 years. The one-semester (15-week) course immerses students in team-based, real-world design challenges sponsored by industry, nonprofits, and community partners. Students are placed in teams of 4–5, guided by a faculty mentor, and assessed on project deliverables culminating in Design Day—a college-wide showcase featuring student presentations and exhibits.
Responsibilities
+ Sol...