Adjunct Instructor - Engineering/Physics - In Person, Ottawa Residential Campus (31195)

Ottawa University • Ottawa, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University is accepting applications for adjunct instructors in Engineering and Physics to teach undergraduate or graduate coursework. Instructors must be available to teach in person during the day or evening at the Ottawa residential campus. Courses may include Dynamics, Circuits, Electronics, Microprocessors, Signals & Systems, Physical Science, College Physics, or University Physics. Adjunct instructors may also teach evening, weekend, or online programs, and many hold a full-time career elsewhere. Each location has an Academic Coordinator or Academic Dean responsible for hiring adjunct instructors.

Applicants must maintain primary residency in one of the following registered states throughout employment: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin. The role includes following University policies and procedures, safeguarding confidential University and student information, supporting the University’s mission and inclusive community, collaborating effectively, and representing the University professionally. Duties may include other job-related assignments. The position is at will and is subject to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate or master’s degree in Engineering or Physics, or at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline.
• Three years of academic or professional teaching experience in the field.
• Experience with Blackboard or a similar online course platform.
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or WebEx.
• Availability to teach in person during the day or evenings at the Ottawa residential campus.
• Maintain primary residency in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin throughout employment.
• Submit a completed employment application for each position, a resume or vita, a cover letter, a teaching philosophy, three professional references, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application; official transcripts are required if hired.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate Engineering or Physics courses in person at the Ottawa residential campus during the day or evening.
• Follow Ottawa University policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage University and student information confidentially and ethically.
• Support the University’s mission and practice inclusivity in daily actions.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with University offices, campuses, students, faculty, and staff.
• Represent the University professionally to students and external groups.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level