Adjunct Instructor for ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,032,235 - 4,318,638; Part time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the course ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials. You will teach various design and prototyping skills, utilizing modern machinery and technology, including 3D printing and laser cutting.

The ideal candidate must hold at least an M.S. degree in a related field and have at least three years of university teaching experience. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly salary.

Qualifications

• At least an M.S. degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching university level courses.
• Able to teach face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lectures and labs on prototyping.
• Prepare materials for laboratory assignments.
• Supervise laboratory exercises.

Skills

Prototyping skills

3D printing

Laser cutting

Fusion 360 CAD

Arduino Programming

Education

M.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor for ENGR 320 Prototyping Essentials

Department

Newark College of Engineering

Reports To

The Department Chair

Position Type

Faculty

Position Summary

The Newark College of Engineering, Office of the Dean seeks applications for an adjunct instructor to teach Prototyping Essentials (ENGR 320) course. ENGR 320 covers a variety of design and prototyping skills and concepts and requires students to demonstrate skills with weekly fabrication projects completed in the NJIT Makerspace. The successful candidate should be familiar with modern prototyping machinery and processes including CO2 laser cutting, fiber laser cutting, standard and CNC woodworking equipment, water jets, thermoforming, 3D printing, Fusion 360 2D and 3D CAD, Fusion 360 CAM, Arduino Programming, basic electronics, measurement tools, and other equipment. Training and qualifications on the operation of specific equipment can be provided by the NJIT Makerspace staff prior to the semester.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver lectures and labs on prototyping, 2D modeling, 3D modeling, laser cutting, electronic circuit building, microcontrollers, water jets, 3D printing, woodworking, thermoforming, fastening, etc.
• Prepare materials for laboratory assignments and conduct laboratory exercise supervision.
• Learn and use online course management system - Canvas.
• Hold office hours in the NJIT Makerspace and coordinate with instructor running additional sections of ENGR 320 on a regular basis.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Candidates should have at least an M.S. degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching university level courses.
• 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.
• Candidates should be prepared to teach on a face-to-face basis.

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per contact hour (USD). 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.

FLSA

Exempt Part-Time