Written and Verbal Communication for Software Development – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus - (Spring 2027) – College of Engineering and Technology
About The Position
Grand Canyon University’s College of Engineering and Technology is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach Written and Verbal Communication for Software Development at its traditional campus in Phoenix, Arizona, during the Spring 2027 semester. The position involves part-time, face-to-face instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes. The writing-intensive course covers gathering user stories and decomposing them into requirements documents and design specifications, as well as managing activities associated with software development. Course topics include the managerial aspects of the software development life cycle, delivery, and integration. Hands-on activities use professional Agile-based project management software to plan, track, and audit resource use within a software project. Faculty are expected to engage and mentor students academically, spiritually, and personally, and to support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission. The course runs January 4, 2027, through April 23, 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- At least 10 years of instructional experience in project management.
- Before applying, attach an unofficial transcript reflecting the degree earned and 18 graduate credit hours in the listed areas, as well as unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or an MBA with 12 graduate credits in Information Technology, Computer Programming, Software Development, or Software Engineering.
- At least three years of project management experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
- Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
- Assess student performance and mentor student success in the classroom.
- Support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission by providing a positive example to students.
Benefits
- Tuition benefits for the adjunct employee
- 401(k)
- Employee perks and discounts
- Gym and fitness center
- Canyon Health & Wellness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
