Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for Lecturers in Electrical and Computer Engineering to teach across the ECE curriculum, including courses such as Circuits Analysis, Computer Architecture, and Signals.

Appointments are temporary, non-tenure track, usually less than 50% time, and semester-by-semester. Teaching may be on-campus, online, or hybrid, with remote opportunities possible under certain conditions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related area.
• Terminal degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related area is preferred.
• At least four months teaching experience is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based on course modality including class and/or lab preparation, administering exams, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Maintain, develop and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related area

Terminal degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (pool)

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University ofColorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educationalinstitution that prides itself on academic excellence, research,and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers inElectrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to join our team!UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment thatfosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of itsstudents.

The mission of the ECE Department at UCCS to educate undergraduateand graduate students to become highly skilled in the principlesand practices of Electrical and Computer Engineering and to addresstoday's indispensable need for highly trained electrical andcomputer engineers.

Explore the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department andundergraduate and graduate degrees, including electricalengineering, computer engineering, and data analytics and systemsengineering:https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering

Pay Range

Generally starting at $4,000 - $5,000 per3-credit hour course. Compensation will be commensurate uponexperience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This positionis Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtimeprovisions.

Work Location

Determined by course modality: On-campus(typically), online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities maybe available under certain conditions.

Summary

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University ofColorado Colorado Springs hires Lecturers in Electrical and Computer Engineering for temporary, non-tenure track positions to fill open sections of courses across the curriculum.Appointments are part-time (usually less than 50% time) and will bemade semester-by-semester.

This position will teach classes for the department of Electricaland Computer Engineering. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. Examples of courses/subject area include thefollowing:

• Problem solving with C,Python
• Logic Circuit II – ECE2411
• Circuits Analysis
• Computer Architecture
• ECE4280_5280_AdvanceVerificationMethodology
• Signal Processing and Communications
• Control systems
• Electromagnetics
• Microelectronics
• System Engineering
• ECE4211_5211_RapidPrototypingWithFPGAs

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but arenot limited to:

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students based oncourse modality including class and/or lab preparation,administering exams, grading, and maintaining office hours.
• Maintain, develop and schedule student learning experiences toachieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess studentprogress towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such asCanvas.
• Other duties as determined by the Department Chair.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Electricaland Computer Engineering at UCCS. Applications will be reviewedon a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

• Priority Application Dates : Applications submitted bythe following dates will receive priority consideration:
  • Fall Semester: May 1
  • Spring Semester: October 1
  • Summer Semester: March 1
• Interview Dates : Candidates whose qualifications matchspecific course openings may be contacted for interviews at anytime as hiring needs arise.
• Potential Start Dates : Employment start dates will varybased on course scheduling needs and will align with the start ofthe relevant academic semester.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not beeligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided tofaculty under the standard University of Coloradobenefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paidvacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you areeligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hourworked.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individualsoutside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United Stateswith valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. Theuniversity will not initiate sponsorship for those who do notcurrently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you alreadyhave valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permitsemployment, we welcome your application.

Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared torelocate within two months of starting employment. We're excited towelcome new team members and will provide support and resources tohelp make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implementedamisconduct history check programwith respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications :

• Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Electrical orComputer Engineering or a related area.
• A terminal degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or arelated area is preferred.
• At least four months teaching experience is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience that includes current engagementin professional activities is preferred.