Materials Engineering Professor (Hybrid)

About the role

ULACIT is seeking a full‑ or part‑time professor to teach Materials Engineering in a hybrid format. The position combines on‑campus lectures and labs with remote teaching and administrative activities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and continuously update undergraduate and graduate courses in Materials Engineering.
• Prepare lectures, laboratory sessions, assignments, and examinations.
• Guide students through projects, research activities, and academic advising.
• Develop and supervise laboratory experiments, ensuring safety and proper equipment use.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation, and quality‑assurance processes.
• Conduct or supervise research, publish findings, and integrate industry trends into teaching.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues and engage with industry and community partners.

Required profile

• Minimum a Licenciatura or Master’s degree in Materials Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated university‑level teaching experience or strong potential for effective instruction.
• Experience in laboratory design, safe equipment operation, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Ability to lead research projects, publish or present scholarly work, and incorporate current industry developments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work inclusively with diverse students and staff.
• Comfort with hybrid work environments and digital teaching tools.

Required skills

• Materials Engineering
• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Polymer Science
• Composites
• Nanomaterials
• Laboratory Design
• Experimental Design
• Data Analysis
• Learning Management Systems
• Video Conferencing Tools
• Digital Collaboration Tools