Adjunct Instructor - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Position Announcement

Summary of Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses in the field of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary.-Instructs, manages, and supervises students in classrooms and computer labs using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods and in consultation with full-time faculty.
• Works closely with an assigned full-time faculty member to ensure academic standards, department standards, and course/program outcomes are met in each class taught.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Coordinates engaged and/or service-learning work experience programs with students as assigned.-Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Serves on curriculum committees and attends meetings as assigned.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Baccalaureate degree in subject matter (or related area) and 1-3 years professional experience in the area(s) of the position for which one is applying.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
  • Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
  • Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union’s (UCCU) branch on UVU’s campus when becoming a member

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• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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