Adjunct Instructor - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Utah Valley University · Orem, UT · 1 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching. Job Number: FY2605396. Closing: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain. Location: Main Campus - Orem. Division: VP Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Design and teach courses in the field of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
- Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
- Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary.
- Instructs, manages, and supervises students in classrooms and computer labs using appropriate teaching methods.
- Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods and in consultation with full-time faculty.
- Works closely with an assigned full-time faculty member to ensure academic standards, department standards, and course/program outcomes are met in each class taught.
- Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
- Coordinates engaged and/or service-learning work experience programs with students as assigned.
- Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
- Serves on curriculum committees and attends meetings as assigned.
- Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by: Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; Attending professional and specialty courses; Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in subject matter (or related area) and 1-3 years professional experience in the area(s) of the position for which one is applying.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
- Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
- Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
- Ability to work effectively with people.