Manufacturing Specialist Foundation Course – Adjunct Faculty – College of Engineering and Technology – Phoenix, AZ

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits specifically for the)
401(k)
Employee Perks and Discounts
Gym and Fitness Center
Canyon Health & Wellness Center
Main Campus - 3300 W. Camelback Road,

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach the Manufacturing Specialist Foundation Course at our Phoenix campus. The role focuses on delivering lectures, guiding discussions, and mentoring students in workplace safety, SOPs, workflow structure, and SPC concepts related to wafer fabrication.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering with substantial semiconductor industry experience and is prepared to uphold the university’s Christian-centered mission and

Qualifications

  • Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Preferred: PhD or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
  • Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
  • Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Skills

Lecture delivery
Student mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Engineering and Technology employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students to best prepare them for the continuously changing worlds of IT and Engineering.


Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.


They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.


Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU.


The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.


If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.


Why Work at GCU:


  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee

  • 401(k)

  • Employee Perks and Discounts

  • Gym and Fitness Center

  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

  • Main Campus - 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017


Course: Manufacturing Specialist Foundation Course

This course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills necessary for a manufacturing specialist in the key areas of work-place safety, standard operating procedures (i.e., SOP), structured workflows, process monitoring, and process analysis of the wafer fabrication process. By covering topics such as OSHA regulations, gown room protocols, wafer manufacturing process flow, production quality (i.e., die and line yields), lean manufacturing, metrology, and statistical process control (SPC), students are equipped with a good overall understanding of the wafer fabrication process and how the microprocessor devices are created within the semiconductor industry. The topics covered provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing process, which allows them to quickly transition and be very effective in their new role as a manufacturing specialist.


What You Will Do:


  • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions

  • Engage students in learning course objectives and topics

  • Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University


Qualifications:


  • Preferred: PhD or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.


GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.


The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.


At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.


Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

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