Adjunct- Electrical and Computer Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach an undergraduate course entitled “Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields” for Spring 2027. The role involves lectures, assignments, exams, and student assessment. The candidate should hold a Ph.D.

in Engineering or a related field, with strong system thinking and communication skills. Prior teaching or experience in electromagnetics preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Strong working knowledge of system thinking, system design thinking, and life cycle design and management with an emphasis on abstracting and modeling system complexity to develop a holistic and realistic system representation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures aligned with course objectives.
• Prepare and assign homework problems and exams for the course.
• Grade homework and exams and assign final course grades.
• Collect assessment data and sample student work as needed.
• Hold office hours and respond to student questions and emails promptly.

Skills

System thinking

Communication

Teaching ability

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Description of the Job:

This adjunct position will teach an undergraduate course entitled“Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields” in the spring semester of2027. The course provides an introduction to the concept ofelectromagnetic fields. Topics include electrostatics,magnetostatics, scalar and vector potentials, and work and energyin fields, as well as the analysis and understanding of thephenomena associated with static electric and magnetic fields.Laboratory exercises will serve to reinforce students’understanding of fields and train them in methods to measure,quantify and analyze electromagnetic phenomena.

Job duties will include:

• Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with currentcourse-level learning objectives
• Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to thecourse
• Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final coursegrades
• Collecting assessment data and sample student work, asneeded
• Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providingtimely responses to email, as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field from an accreditedprogram
• Strong working knowledge of system thinking, system designthinking, and life cycle design and management with an emphasis onabstracting and modeling system complexity to develop a holisticand realistic system representation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism, and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,or a commitment to do so as an adjunct at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Previous experience in the field of electromagnetics.

Additional information about the department’s programs and facultymay be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering/

Unit:

College Of Engineering

Department:

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range:

$1,946 per credit

Benefits:

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: EmilyPerrault

Contact Email: [e-mail]