Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Engineering Academic Affairs)

Job title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Engineering Academic Affairs)

Company

University of Arizona

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Engineering Academic Affairs)
Posting Number req21136
Department Engineering Academic Affairs
Department Website Link https://www.engr.arizona.edu/index
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position HighlightsThe College of Engineering is accepting applications for one Career Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice who will have the opportunity to work with a team of engineering instructors and teach undergraduate engineering and related courses. The general course load is six 3-unit courses per academic year with additional duties such as curriculum development and service over the summer.The UA College of Engineering (ENGR) has eight academic departments and offers 17 undergraduate degrees, including two programs jointly offered in partnership with other colleges.The incumbent will contribute to any or all of the following:

• Teach up to two sections of ENGR 102B Introduction to Engineering Design (a two-unit course for approximately 48 first-year engineering students) during the fall and spring semesters.
• Teach AME 220 (Introduction to Aerospace Engineering) or related courses in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department.
• Teach courses in the Defense Civilian Training Corps Program (DCTC 401 and 402)) and/or ENGR 498 Engineering Design Program.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & ResponsibilitiesENGR 102B Introduction to Engineering DesignRun all aspects of one section of ENGR 102B during a semester, including:

• Development of a syllabus that establishes key dates for design projects, homework assignments, and exams;

delivery of lectures. * Construction of homework assignments and exams; and

• Determination and assignment of course grades.
• Faithfully attend regularly scheduled meetings of the ENGR 102B instructor team.

Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC)

• Attend strategy meetings with DCTC team.
• Teach courses such as DCTC 401 and 402.

ENGR 498 (Engineering Senior Design)

• Serve as a mentor to approximately five teams of interdisciplinary teams in the engineering senior capstone course.

Intro to Aerospace Engineering AME 220

• Create lectures and course materials for introduction to airplanes and space vehicles as aerospace systems.
• Explain Fundamentals that describe these systems. Elements of aerodynamics, airfoils and wings. Airplane performance, stability, and control. Aircraft and rocket propulsion. Fundamentals of orbital motion. Aspects of vehicle conceptual design.
• Development of a syllabus that establishes key dates for design projects, homework assignments, and exams;

delivery of lectures. * Construction of homework assignments and exams; and

• Determination and assignment of course grades.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and the ability to implement, the engineering design process, experiential learning, generally engineering education, and student professional development.
• Ability to use basic statistics to analyze and present technical data.
• Familiarity with the knowledge and skills that characterize the various engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of aerospace engineering. Additional flight experience is desired but not necessary.
• Adherence to the ethical standards common to the engineering profession.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of trained professionals, working toward a common goal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with either a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM Discipline and experience teaching engineering courses at a four-year college or university.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant post-baccalaureate experience and two years’ experience teaching engineering courses at a four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching any of the following courses at the University of Arizona: ENGR 102 or ENGR 102B, ENGR 498.
• Experience at mentoring or teaching student teams at the undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in curriculum planning and delivery.

Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Teaching Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $84,000 – $105,000
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 1/1/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Kelly Potter | [email protected]
Mauro Oliveros | [email protected]
Open Date 11/13/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Your unofficial transcripts are required for the application. The department will review the transcripts associated with the degree most relevant to the position you are applying for. Please upload your transcripts to the “Additional Document” slot within your application. Prepare to provide your sealed official transcripts upon hire.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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Expected salary

$84000 – 105000 per year

Location

Tucson, AZ

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:35:25 GMT

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