Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering to teach courses as required by the department. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, delivering lectures, supervising laboratories, guiding projects and grading, with course assignments determined by department needs and the candidate's background.

Minimum qualifications require a Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
• Willingness to teach courses as required by the department.
• Familiarity with laboratory supervision and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as required by the department.
• Prepare teaching materials and deliver lectures.
• Oversee laboratories, project work, grading and assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Curriculum development

Laboratory supervision

Education

Master's degree in the teaching discipline or related field with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Posting Details

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35483

Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications

Position Summary: Candidates will teach courses as required by the department. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by department need and candidate background.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with extensive practical laboratory and experimentation background are highly desirable.

Posting Text

Open Date: 09/24/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background/E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety: The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement

Supplemental Questions

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