Job Information
University Of Denver Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering in Denver, Colorado
This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is looking to hire adjunct faculty to teach a variety of graduate courses, such as Project Management, Fundamentals of Systems Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Design, Complex System, Architectures, Models, and Tools, Systems Optimization, Design of Space Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Validation & Verification Test Planning, Digital Transformation for Advanced Integration, and many other courses covering various topics. This posting in particular is for the graduate-level Systems Engineering program which is an online program. This posting will serve for multiple openings.
For more information about the Systems Engineering courses, the list can be found on the Registrar's Office schedule of classes through the following link: https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html.
Teaching Schedule Fall Quarter Runs from September to November/December (approximately)
Winter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately)
Spring quarter runs from March to June (approximately)
Summer quarter runs from June to August (approximately)
Essential Functions Teach online once or twice a week (depending on course) Design a new or adapt a new course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar Create and Maintain LSM/Course Canvas Container Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate Grade in a timely manner Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student experience Focus on providing clear value and concise directions for students If requested, meet with students, over Zoom or other remote platform, to discuss grades, assignments and/or project status Support enrollment activities as needed Required Qualifications Master's Degree Previous teaching experience Background knowledge in Systems engineering or related subjects Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Preferred Qualifications PhD Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults in graduate programs. Work Schedule While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
Fall Application Deadline: August 20th, 2023
Winter Application Deadline: November 10, 2023
Spring Application Deadline: March 20, 2024
Summer Application Deadline: May 20, 2024
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
Adjunct faculty are compensated at the following rates for standard courses in the Systems Engineering Program for Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters.
3-credit hour course - $6,539
4-credit hour course - $8,719
Pay for Summer courses is based on enrollment. If you are selected to teach for Summer, you will be informed of the Summer Pay Scale at that time. Enrollment below 3 deems that the class should be canceled and no teaching nor compensation will be allowed.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the ti e of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market informati on, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
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