Full Time Faculty - College of Technology and Engineering

Westcliff University•Irvine, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Westcliff University is seeking a full-time College of Technology and Engineering faculty member to support its mission, core values, and student success. Under the guidance of the Dean and Program Chairs, faculty provide exemplary instruction and support to students. The role requires a terminal degree in the relevant field, appropriate teaching credentials, at least five courses taught at the undergraduate or graduate level before appointment, considerable industry experience, and demonstrated excellence in online and on-campus teaching. Candidates must have strong software development experience, including web development, and be able to travel approximately 10% of the time—typically once or twice annually—to satellite campuses for Professional Weekends or to international affiliate institutions. The primary commitment is to Westcliff’s mission and student success. Faculty commit at least 40 hours per week, excluding vacations and paid holidays, with additional hours sometimes necessary. Faculty are expected to be present on a campus when possible, hold regular virtual office hours, and attend and participate in three 24-hour Professional Weekend Residencies per academic year. Approximately 75% of weekly time is allocated to teaching, doctoral committee or chair work, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, student support, and evaluation. Approximately 20% is devoted to faculty leadership and scholarship, including curriculum and assessment work, mentoring colleagues, improving instructional practices, scholarship and research, and program improvement. The remaining 5% covers professional development, governance, advising, institutional support, representation at events, and other assignments. The position may involve travel to other teaching sites as university needs require.

Requirements

Terminal degree relevant to the university’s programs from an accredited institution.
Appropriate teaching credentials and academic qualification, including having taught at least five undergraduate- or graduate-level courses before a full-time appointment.
Qualified to teach at least eight courses in two or more disciplines.
Three to five years of teaching experience in both online and in-person formats.
At least five years of progressive industry experience.
Strong software development experience, including web development.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mastery of effective instructional strategies online and on campus.
Dedication to student and institutional success.
Relevant industry experience and classroom insight.
Knowledge of and commitment to scholarly activity that contributes to the field of practice.
Effective communication and excellent collaboration skills.
Proficiency with a Learning Management System and relevant technological tools.

Nice To Haves

Moodle experience.

Responsibilities

Teach and support students, including preparation, instruction, facilitation, and evaluation in online and on-campus formats.
Participate in doctoral committee and doctoral chair endeavors.
Attend and participate in three 24-hour Professional Weekend Residencies per academic year and teach weekend professional-format courses.
Maintain a strong commitment to student success and hold regular virtual office hours.
Collaborate on curriculum and assessment design and review, including student outcome assessments and accreditation processes.
Mentor and coach faculty, including supporting new faculty onboarding.
Explore, implement, and measure instructional practices and innovations to improve student outcomes.
Engage in scholarship and research aligned with university priorities and programmatic accreditation requirements.
Work with program chairs and deans on growth and improvement initiatives.
Pursue 20–24 hours of professional development annually.
Participate in college and university governance, including advisory councils, Faculty Senate meetings and activities, and college faculty meetings.
Offer academic advice to referred students and support the college and colleagues in upholding the institutional mission.
Represent Westcliff professionally at internal and external events and handle other assignments as needed.