Adjunct Teaching - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Cybersecurity Capstone Instructor
About The Position
The goal of this position is to help students learn the design and Capstone processes and successfully complete their assigned projects in conjunction with other Capstone instructors. This role involves reviewing and approving project scopes, providing advice on instructing Capstone students on software and cyber projects, adapting existing lecture materials, and participating in weekly Capstone Council meetings. The instructor will prepare and present Capstone lectures, participate in weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings, and lead a pod of 6-14 Capstone teams working on cyber and/or software focused projects. Responsibilities also include mentoring assigned Capstone coaches, mentoring and coaching individual teams and students within the pod, and being available to provide advice to other Capstone teams. The role requires guiding teams in selecting and applying appropriate project structures, workflows, and processes, learning and sharing Capstone policies, and establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with project sponsors. The instructor will help teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables, assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their projects, and help students learn important professional soft skills and teamwork.
Requirements
- BS degree in engineering, cybersecurity, physics, computer science, or related field required.
- The required degree must be completed by the start date.
- Demonstrated experience teaching in the field.
- Interest and passion in the design education process is required.
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
- All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- MS or PhD degree preferred.
- Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve scope of new projects.
- Provide advice on instructing Capstone students on software and cyber projects to other instructors.
- Adapt existing lecture materials.
- Participate in weekly Capstone Council meetings.
- Prepare and present Capstone lectures.
- Participate weekly team meetings and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
- Lead a pod of 6-14 Capstone teams working on cyber and/or software focused projects.
- Help mentor Capstone coaches assigned your pod.
- Mentor and help coach individual teams and students in your pod.
- Be available to provide advice to other Capstone teams.
- Guide teams in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and processes that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
- Learn and share Capstone policies.
- Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
- Help the teams maintain realistic project scope, timelines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist students in understanding how general course requirements apply to their project.
- Help students learn important professional soft skills and how to work together as a team.
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Career Level
Entry Level
