Faculty, Non-Tenure Track, Lecturer – Electrical and Computer Engineering

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

Utah Valley University invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering, beginning August 1, 2027. The lecturer teaches undergraduate courses, potentially including circuit theory, electronic systems lab, engineering analysis, and applied probability and statistics for engineers. The position emphasizes undergraduate teaching and creating a learning environment and activities that help students meet their learning objectives. The lecturer also participates in department meetings and may serve on committees related to their expertise and teaching. The role includes teaching students to understand and appreciate electrical and computer engineering topics; designing laboratory courses and preparing instructional materials; cultivating a student-centered learning environment; assessing teaching results and using them to improve courses, laboratories, curriculum, and teaching effectiveness; and coordinating and participating in departmental recruitment activities. The lecturer instructs and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories; plans and follows approved courses of study with measurable objectives; evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures; and maintains accurate student-related plans, reports, and records. The department accepts qualified applicants across electrical and computer engineering fields, including power systems, parallel and distributed systems, mobile systems, control systems, electromagnetic and transmission lines, embedded systems, neural networks, communication systems, VLSI design, digital signal processing, electronics, networking and security, image processing, robotics, programming languages, and computer architecture. UVU's Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers ABET-accredited bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The department is particularly interested in applicants with experience who can legally work in the United States.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
Knowledge, expertise, and experience in subject matter and content in computer engineering and electrical engineering.
Knowledge of outcomes assessment processes.
Experience developing and teaching courses.
Excellent pedagogical, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Curriculum development skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from various ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain accurate and current student performance plans, reports, and records.
Ability to use a classroom learning management system such as Canvas.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and applied research, mentoring, and course development.
Practical experience in electrical engineering and computer engineering areas.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses.
Instruct and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories using appropriate educational methods.
Plan, prepare, and follow approved courses of study with measurable objectives.
Design laboratory courses and prepare instructional materials.
Evaluate student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
Cultivate a student-centered, engaging, and supportive learning environment and help students succeed.
Assess teaching results and use them to improve courses, laboratories, curriculum, and teaching effectiveness.
Attend departmental meetings and serve on committees related to the lecturer's area of expertise and teaching.
Coordinate and participate in recruitment activities for the department.
Maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability and performance.