Affiliate Faculty, Engineering Physics

Regis University • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics Department is seeking an affiliate faculty member to teach a new, project-based, introduction to engineering course. This is a part-time, in-person position. The successful candidate will teach a course that introduces students to the profession of engineering and to basic engineering skills in the context of hands-on projects that address needs in the students’ communities. The course has minimal pre-requisites. They will be responsible for teaching, grading, active problem-solving with students, and one hour per week of dedicated office hours. Since the course is brand new, they will also have significant latitude to design course activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Professional Engineer
• Teaching experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course that introduces students to the profession of engineering and to basic engineering skills in the context of hands-on projects that address needs in the students’ communities.
• Provide instruction and facilitate active problem-solving, at a level appropriate for our students.
• Keep complete and accurate grade records.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Communicate regularly with students and the department chair, including via Regis-provided email.
• Maintain regular office hours to provide students with academic support appropriate for the teaching assignment-- 1 hour per week
• Participate in designing their own course in consultation with the chair of the department.

Benefits

• Workers' compensation
• Paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement plans
• Disability plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level