Adjunct Teaching - Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering - Capstone Coach

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves coaching a team of engineering students in their capstone projects. The coach will guide students through the design process, help them select appropriate project structures and workflows, and ensure they meet project requirements, deliverables, and timelines. The role requires establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with the project sponsor and assisting students in developing professional soft skills and teamwork. The coach must also support the mission of Brigham Young University.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering, physics, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
Demonstrated success within career.
Interest and passion in the design education process.
Ability to spend an average of 3 hours per week between 8-10 am M-F coaching a team of engineering students.
Must also be able to support the mission of Brigham Young University.
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 degree preferred.
In your Cover Letter, please include an experience you have had teaching young students how to design and work in teams on a project.
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

Work with an assigned student team of 5-7 members.
Help students learn the design process and successfully complete their assigned project.
Guide the team in selecting and applying a project structure, workflow, and design process that fits the nature of the project, technical requirements, deliverables, timeline, and sponsor expectations.
Learn and share Capstone policies.
Coach and mentor your student team.
Attend Capstone lectures, weekly team meetings, and Capstone faculty coach meetings.
Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with the project sponsor.
Help the team(s) 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.