Adjunct Instructor - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The instructor designs and teaches courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering, plans and prepares an approved course of study with measurable objectives, and prepares instructional materials such as course outlines, syllabi, and exams. The role instructs, manages, and supervises students in classrooms and computer labs using appropriate teaching methods, and evaluates instruction and learning through appropriate testing in consultation with full-time faculty. The instructor works closely with an assigned full-time faculty member to meet academic and department standards and course and program outcomes. Responsibilities also include maintaining a student-oriented approach, coordinating assigned engaged or service-learning work experience programs, assisting department personnel in maintaining an effective program, serving on curriculum committees, and attending assigned meetings. The instructor maintains professional currency in the courses taught through relevant publications, research into industrial and business establishments, required certifications or degrees, professional courses, and awareness of new developments, trends, and techniques.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in the subject matter or a related area.
1–3 years of professional experience in the area(s) of the position.
Knowledge of subject matter and course content, instructional strategies, and teaching techniques.
Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
Ability to apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.
Ability to work effectively with people.

Responsibilities

Design and teach courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
Prepare instructional materials, including course outlines, syllabi, and exams, as necessary.
Instruct, manage, and supervise students in classrooms and computer labs using appropriate teaching methods.
Evaluate instruction and student learning using appropriate testing methods and in consultation with full-time faculty.
Work with an assigned full-time faculty member to ensure academic and department standards and course and program outcomes are met.
Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
Coordinate engaged and/or service-learning work experience programs with students as assigned.
Assist counselors, the department chairperson and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
Serve on curriculum committees and attend meetings as assigned.
Maintain professional currency in courses taught through publications, research, professional courses, required certifications or degrees, and awareness of developments, trends, and techniques.