The instructor will prepare lecture materials, student assessments (quizzes, home work assignments, exams, projects, etc.), and deliver lectures at the University of Arizona Main Campus.
The ideal candidate will have academic and/or industry experience in engineering and business/entrepreneurial areas.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach one section of IBE 101 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Design in the Fall and one section of IBE 102 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Projects in the Spring.
- Support the development of the course and the associated projects.
- Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities once per week in the Fall semester at the University of Arizona Main Campus in Tucson, AZ
- Ensure successful delivery of the course's learning objectives through the creation and dissemination of students assessments (e.g., quizzes, homework, exams, projects, etc.)
- Establish and adhere to grading rubrics to ensure students understand grading expectations
- Provide timely feedback to students on their submitted assignments
- Maintain course materials in the University's chosen Learning Management System.
- Gather and report learning outcomes assessment to department advisor
- Assist in the professional development of students as appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Subject matter mastery in engineering and business/entrepreneurship
- Command of Learning Management System (D2L/Brightspace)
- Ability to provide students with feedback on assignments, projects, and exams
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline and 5 years of experience as an engineering professional in one or more industrial organizations
OR
- Master's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline
- Selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions
Rank: Lecturer
Tenure Information
Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 5
Job FTE: .125
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Ricardo Valerdi
Department Head
rvalerdi@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
