Remote Part-Time Instructor: Ontological Modeling

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 8,500 - 9,800; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona's Department of Systems & Industrial Engineering seeks an instructor for SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering. The 3-unit course runs each Fall and is open to SE students and other engineering students as an elective.

Lectures will be delivered remotely. The ideal candidate has academic or industry experience in ontological modeling and applying ontologies to systems engineering; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience with ontological modeling and applications to systems engineering.
• Teaching experience in higher education or industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities in Brightspace’s D2L.
• Ensure learning objectives are met through assessments (quizzes, homework, exams, projects).
• Establish and adhere to grading rubrics for clear expectations.
• Provide timely feedback to students on submissions.
• Collaborate with TA/graders to ensure consistent evaluation.
• Maintain course materials in the LMS for remote students.
• Work with instructional designer to optimize materials per Quality Matters.

Skills

Ontological modeling

Systems engineering

Remote teaching

Education

PhD in engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

Brightspace (D2L)

Job description

University of Arizona's Department of Systems & Industrial Engineering seeks an instructor for SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering. The 3-unit course runs each Fall and is open to SE students and other engineering students as an elective.

Lectures will be delivered remotely. The ideal candidate has academic or industry experience in ontological modeling and applying ontologies to systems engineering; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.