Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$6,067 - $10,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is looking to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses in topics including but not limited to: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science. This posting will serve for multiple openings. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html . Teaching Schedule Winter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately) Spring quarter runs from March to June (approximately) Summer Quarter runs from June to August (approximately)

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Previous teaching experience
A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment

Nice To Haves

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with best practices including active learning and inclusive teaching

Responsibilities

Teach in person two to three times per week (depending on course)
Design a new course or adapt an existing course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar
Create and maintain a Canvas course container
Assign papers, exams, projects, labs, and other deliverables, as appropriate
Grade in a timely manner
Hold office hours and meet with students, over Zoom or in person, to discuss grades, assignments and/or project status
Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student experience
Attend quarterly school meetings and monthly faculty meetings, if requested to do so