What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (pool) position at CU Colorado Springs?
Lecturer - Electrical and Computer Engineering (pool)
College of Engineering & Applied Science
Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.
The mission of the ECE Department at UCCS to educate undergraduate and graduate students to become highly skilled in the principles and practices of Electrical and Computer Engineering and to address today's indispensable need for highly trained electrical and computer engineers.
Explore the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and undergraduate and graduate degrees, including electrical engineering, computer engineering, and data analytics and systems engineering: https://eas.uccs.edu/departments/electrical-computer-engineering
Pay Range: Generally starting at $4,000 - $5,000 per 3-credit hour course. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Determined by course modality: On-campus (typically), online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.
Summary
The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado 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 be made semester-by-semester.
This position will teach classes for the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. Examples of courses/subject area include the following:
- 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 are not limited to:
- 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.
Tentative Search Timeline
This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.
- Priority Application Dates: Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
- Fall Semester: May 1
- Spring Semester: October 1
- Summer Semester: March 1
- Interview Dates: Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
- Potential Start Dates: Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.
Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
- Applicants must have a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related area.
- A 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.