Job No. 159180
- Job Title:
- Limited Term Lecturer, Robotics Engineering
- Employer:
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Columbus State University
- Location:
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Columbus , GA
- Posting Date:
- 03-Aug-2026
- Description:
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Job Summary
Columbus State University invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Limited-Term Lecturer of Robotics Engineering.
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in the Robotics Engineering Program, Department of Earth and Space Sciences in the College of Letters and Sciences. The appointment is for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
The successful candidate will support undergraduate engineering education through teaching responsibilities in robotics engineering, engineering mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinematics, mechanical systems, engineering design, sensors and actuators, and laboratory-intensive engineering instruction. Additional responsibilities include student mentoring, participation in departmental activities, collaboration with faculty, and support for instructional laboratory operations and program development initiatives. The position requires a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, hands-on learning, and student success in Robotics Engineering education.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, collegiality, and a commitment to student engagement in a collaborative academic environment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: The Limited-Term Lecturer will support the Robotics Engineering Program through excellence in undergraduate teaching and student engagement. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in robotics engineering and related engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on engineering mechanics, mechanical systems, engineering design, and laboratory-based instruction. The successful candidate may teach courses such as statics, dynamics, kinematics, robotics engineering design, and sensors and actuators, while remaining flexible to teach other robotics engineering courses as needed.
Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, participating in departmental and program activities, collaborating with faculty on curriculum and laboratory development, supporting instructional laboratory operations, assisting with assessment and accreditation efforts, and contributing to initiatives that promote student success and the continued growth of the Robotics Engineering Program.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: Master's degree or higher in Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field from a regionally accredited institution.; Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in robotics engineering or mechanical engineering topics, including engineering mechanics and design.; Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.; A strong commitment to student engagement, active learning, and inclusive excellence in engineering education.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications include: Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.; Experience teaching at the college level in robotics engineering, mechatronics or mechanical engineering related to robotics.; Professional experience in robotics or related engineering fields.; Experience with laboratory-based instruction, project-based learning, and hands-on engineering education.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter addressing how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications as outlined in the position description
Curriculum Vitae
Other documentation (including original transcripts) may be required as part of the hiring process
Contact Information
Dr Mohammad Jafari
Associate Professor of Robotics Engineering
College of Letters and Sciences
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: 706-507-8099
Email: [email protected]
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.
- Contact information:
- Columbus State University
- Columbus, GA 31907
- United States
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