What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Adjunct - WVU Tech (Beckley) position at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:
The Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering seeks to hire multiple adjunct faculty members potentially for the Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Information Systems and Construction Management Programs. Salary is established on a per-course basis. All positions are part-time and not benefits-eligible.
Review of applications occurs on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted at any time when an opportunity becomes available. Applications submitted through the online form will remain active for the calendar year in which they are submitted.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching mainly in-person classes and labs and (potentially some online courses) forthe undergraduate programs in the Leonard C. Nelson School of School of Engineering.
WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system and is located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.
WVU Tech offers a broad array of programs including four-year (BS) programs in Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science; and Information Systems.
More information about the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering can be found at:http://engineering.wvutech.edu/
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in the program's field or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years full-time professional work and/or teaching experience in the program's field is required.
- A Ph.D. in the closely related field is preferred.
- Commitment to teaching excellence, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills are essential.
Please submit a single PDF file with (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching and/or lab qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.