Description
The Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites
applications for its Part-Time Lecturer pool for the Academic year
[contact details available in the full listing] in the following areas:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made
just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be
available on short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and
end late-December; Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end
mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and
Interterm Sessions may also be available.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified,
private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate
programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern
California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses
are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three
territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of
Chapman, including Fowler School of Engineering, offer 65
bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly
60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are
taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are
leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients,
MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S.
Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award
winners.
Opened in the fall of 2019,
the Dale E.
and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers
undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software
Engineering, and a graduate program in Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science. The School also offers several interdisciplinary
minors and themed inquiry programs, which allow students from
across other Chapman programs to explore engineering. Fowler
Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global
challenges and a key component of that mission is the recruitment
and support of faculty, staff, and students from the broadest
possible set of backgrounds and experiences. The Swenson Family
Hall of Engineering, which opened in 2021, provides
state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, enabling
truly boundaryless experiences.
Responsibilities
Fowler School of Engineering seeks talented educators who are
committed to student-centered, hands-on learning in a small-class
environment.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in your area of
expertise
- Prepare and deliver lectures, assignments, and assessments
- Hold office hours to support student learning and success
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure course outcomes align
with program objectives
Potential Courses Include:
- Programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java)
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Circuits and Electronics
- Digital Logic and Computer Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Design
- Power Systems
Qualifications
- Required: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science,
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering,
or a closely related field. In lieu of an advanced degree, industry
or experiential experience may be considered.
- Preferred: Prior university-level teaching
experience
- Preferred: Significant industry experience in relevant
areas
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to electronically
submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief teaching statement (1–2 pages) describing your teaching
philosophy and relevant experience
- List of courses you are qualified to teach
- Contact information for three references
For any inquiries, please contact engineering@chapman.edu. Please
use
Part-Time Lecturer Pool Inquiry as the subject
line.
The Fowler School of Engineering will draw from the pool as
necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview
will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool
until the end of Chapman University’s fiscal year, August 15.
Should you remain interested in future openings, you will need to
reapply.
The pay range for course and course related work for this position
is $51.28 per hour. This position is contingent on final budget
approval. Successful completion of a background check is required
for any and all final candidates selected from the pool.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of
their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and
employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law.