Professor of Engineering

This is a full-time faculty position based at Central Arizona College’s Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge, AZ. The role is district-wide and may require travel to and teaching at other campuses. Anticipated start date: January 11, 2027.

About the role

Provide a world-class learner experience for Central Arizona College students. Perform instruction-related and other duties in accordance with the philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the College.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engineering classes throughout the curriculum, including:
  • EGR102 Introduction to Engineering
  • EGR120 Digital Design Fundamentals
  • EGR222 Circuits I
  • Math and/or other related coursework
• Deliver instruction in various modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid, accelerated, evening, or late-start classes) across any campus, site, or center as needed.
• Incorporate activity- and project-based learning into engineering pedagogy.
• Participate in the NASA Arizona Space Grant High-Altitude Balloon Payload Grant and team-teach the associated course (SCI195).
• Engage in Engineering Projects classes (SCI195A, SCI195B).
• Mentor and provide career exploration opportunities for students majoring in engineering.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the engineering pathway, including curriculum and pedagogy.
• Coordinate outreach activities to promote the college’s engineering pathway.
• Collaborate with regional high school engineering instructors on curriculum design and development to support transfer pathways.
• Deliver lectures, labs, recitations, seminars, and other learning experiences using diverse teaching styles.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Communicate with students via email, online discussions, virtual chats (Blackboard), instant messaging, telephone, or in-person consultations.
• Maintain regular office hours.