Adjunct Faculty - Electrical Engineering

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty- Electrical Engineering
San Francisco Bay University

Category: Faculty
Type: Part Time
Min. Experience: Some Experience
Salary: SFBU compensation for a 3-credit course is $152.10 per hour (appx. 48 hours total/ semester= $7,300/ course) . Additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).

About San Francisco Bay University:

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an innovative, nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks a forward thinking and experienced Professor of Mathematics and General Education to deliver courses for our Agility Praxis Pathway (APP) Core Curriculum and within the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers... [detailed mission and model description including Think, Do, Create stages]. We encourage candidates to learn more about SFBU's Agility Praxis Pathway Core Curriculum by visiting: https://www.sfbu.edu/learning-teaching/sfbu-core-curriculum.

Position Overview:

San Francisco Bay University (Fremont, CA) is establishing a pool of qualified Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical Engineering.

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction... Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teaching & Course Delivery

• Teach Electrical Engineering courses (on-campus in Fremont, CA). You can find the list of Electrical Engineering courses and their description in our Catalog (www.sfbu.edu)
• Deliver inclusive, student-centered instruction using active learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and diverse pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain updated Canvas course sites and communicate consistently through tools like Zoom and MySFBU.
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and academic support, including regular office hours.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Recommend innovative learning materials and update course content aligned with SFBU's mission and CEPI's priorities.
• Contribute to course- and program-level learning outcome assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades on time.
• Comply with university policies, accreditation standards, and applicable laws.

Collaboration & Service

• Participate in university committees, meetings, and collaborative projects with program chairs and colleagues.

Professional Development

• Engage with SFBU's Center for Empowerment and Pedagogical Innovation (CEPI) through workshops and teaching development.
• Stay current in academic disciplines and represent SFBU through outreach and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Electrical Engineering (on-campus in Fremont, CA).
• On an as needed basis, redesign and develop course materials, pedagogical strategies, and assessments...
• Actively participate in CEPI-led faculty development workshops...
• Deliver course content in Embedded Engineering, Digital Design, Computer Architecture or foundational Electrical Engineering areas.
• Refine curriculum aligned with current industry trends...
• Foster a supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career growth.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and accreditation efforts.
• Serve on academic and institutional committees, as needed.
• Remain current with developments in pedagogy and computing through ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industry roles including Hardware Engineering, Chip Design and Verification, and Embedded Systems Engineering.
• Experience teaching in diverse, student-centered environments.
• Evidence of mentoring and student support.

Salary:

SFBU compensation for a 3-credit course is $152.10 per hour (appx. 48 hours total/ semester= $7,300/ course) . Additional compensation for non-instructional training(s).

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A detailed cover letter that describes their qualifications and interests.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Applications will be reviewed regularly and will continue until the positions are filled.