Part-Time Faculty, Electrical Engineering & Computer Engineering

This position is eligible for on-site, hybrid, or remote work. On-site work requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Hybrid work allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation. Remote work allows the incumbent to complete their work at a location other than an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation.

About the Department/College

The School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) is known for its student-centered approach and strong emphasis on hands-on learning and research. We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, offered by approximately 60 faculty in the school, with roughly 1,200 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The department fosters close faculty-student interaction, with a focus on mentoring and collaborative research, partnering with local and national organizations to apply engineering solutions to real-world problems, especially those relevant to Arizona and the Southwest.

About the Role

Northern Arizona University seeks applicants for a part-time faculty member in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS). The position involves teaching and service in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. The intent of the pool is to provide opportunities to industry partners and community professionals to serve as NAU instructors of record as their skills and experience align with the needs of the college and its students. The number of positions will vary from semester to semester and are temporary. These opportunities may arise on short notice. The pool will remain in place for one academic year (August–May).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Special areas of interest include Internet of Things, embedded systems, electronic circuits and devices, control systems, and communication systems.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment; OR
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field, with 3 to 4 years of industry experience in the field.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience with modern pedagogical practices and tools.
• Industry experience in software or systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience working with people from all backgrounds.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Course development.
• Ability to teach in computer science.

Pay

Anticipated compensation is $2,000 per credit unit.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification, and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position.