Adjunct- Electrical and Computer Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks candidates to apply for an Adjunct position. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to respect and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Strong working knowledge of system thinking, system design thinking, and life cycle design and management with an emphasis on abstracting and modeling system complexity to develop a holistic and realistic system representation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct at VCU.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the field of electromagnetics.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with current course-level learning objectives
• Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to the course
• Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final course grades
• Collecting assessment data and sample student work, as needed
• Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providing timely responses to email, as needed

Benefits

• All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree