Adjunct Instructor - ECE

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,124,000 - 4,226,000; Part time

Job summary

The Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NJIT seeks qualified Adjunct Professors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessing student performance, holding office hours as appropriate, and supporting student learning in accordance with department and university policies.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures
• Prepare and grade assignments
• Design laboratory experiments (if needed), and examination of student learning
• Learn and use online course management system - Canvas
• Submit grades to the registrar at the end of the semester

Education

MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor - ECE

Department:

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Reports To:

Chair

Position Summary:

The Helen and John C. Hartmann Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks qualified Adjunct Professors to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course lectures, developing and maintaining course materials, assessing student performance, holding office hours as appropriate, and supporting student learning in accordance with department and university policies. Teaching assignments may be in one or more of the following areas: Photonics, Nano and Quantum Materials and Devices (PNMD); Communications, Signal Processing and Machine Intelligence (CSM); Computer Systems and Networking (CSNW); Energy, Power Systems, and Sustainability (EPSS); Robotics, Intelligent Systems, and Data Engineering (RID). Course assignments are based on departmental needs, faculty expertise, and enrollment. Adjunct faculty are expected to maintain academic standards, foster an inclusive learning environment, and contribute to the educational mission of the department.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and deliver lectures
• Prepare and grade assignments
• Design laboratory experiments (if needed), and examination of student learning
• Learn and use online course management system - Canvas
• Submit grades to the registrar at the end of the semester

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Compensation:

$2668 per contact hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Range: Period Activity Grade NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

Classification and Hours:

FLSA: Exempt

Time Type: Part time

Pay Rate: Stipend

Additional Information:

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