Part-Time Faculty - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronics

Position Title:

Part-Time Faculty - Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronics

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role:

The Department of Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology seeks to create a database of potential part-time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in engineering technology. Note that there is not a specific position associated with this posting.

Teaching responsibilities include

For labs:

• Creating a syllabus and schedule of labs in consultation with the course coordinator and lecture instructor
• Setting up lab equipment before and taking it down after each class
• Supervising and guiding students during class
• Grading work turned in by students
• Entering grades in the Canvas learning management system.

For lectures:

• Creating a syllabus and schedule that matches the course description and satisfies learning objectives in consultation with the course coordinator, if applicable, and program director
• Working with lab instructors to set schedule of lab exercises, grading expectations, etc., if applicable,
• Holding classes as scheduled
• Assigning and grading homework
• Writing and grading exams
• Using the Canvas learning management system
• Reporting attendance and submitting mid-term and final grades on time.

For both: being available one hour per week outside of the scheduled course meeting time to answer student questions.

Candidates must meet the following minimum educational qualifications:

(1) Master’s degree
(2) At least 18 credit-hours graduate coursework in engineering, in engineering technology, or in a related field or equivalent in work experience.

Required Documents:

Cover letter/letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of 2-3 professional references