Adjunct Instructor - Technology Management and Mechatronics

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

Utah Valley University is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Technology Management & Mechatronics department. The instructor plans, prepares, and delivers approved courses with measurable objectives, developing instructional materials and teaching students in classrooms and computer labs. The position evaluates student learning, prepares assessments and improvement plans, and works with assigned full-time faculty to ensure that courses meet academic and departmental standards and course and program outcomes. The role maintains a student-oriented approach, keeps accurate student records, coordinates assigned engaged experience programs, and assists department personnel in maintaining an effective program. Online instructors must comply with university certification policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology Management, Mechatronics, or a related field, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, Operations Management, or Business Management.
• Knowledge of subject matter and curriculum development, including online teaching in project management, engineering management, technology management, and mechatronics.
• Knowledge of teaching pedagogy, clear presentation, preparation, student management, motivation, evaluation, curriculum development, and curriculum assessment.
• Knowledge of online teaching environments such as Canvas or other course management systems.
• Skills in maintaining professional and ethical academic standards, interpersonal interactions, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals, programs, departments, and industry professionals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and instructions and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to implement effective instructional strategies, plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate, current plans, reports, and records concerning student accountability, attendance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepare instructional materials such as course outlines, syllabi, and exams as needed.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise students in classrooms and computer labs using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluate instruction and student learning using appropriate testing methods in consultation with full-time faculty.
• Prepare and administer assessment instruments, assessment reports, and improvement plans according to department specifications.
• Work with an assigned full-time faculty member to ensure classes meet academic and department standards and course and program outcomes.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintain and submit accurate, current records and reports concerning student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinate assigned engaged experience programs with students.
• Assist counselors, the department chairperson, program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Comply with university policy for certification of online instructors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time