What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty: Electrical Engineering Technology position at University of West Alabama (UWA)?
University of West Alabama: Academic Affairs: School of Engineering Technology
Location
University of West Alabama
Open Date
Sep 29, 2026
Description
- Teach on-campus and/or online courses for the Division of Engineering Technology.
- Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including student advisement and creative projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean.
- Willingness to collaborate and thrive in a team environment.
Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Effective Date: January 2027
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field from accredited programs with 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in the previously mentioned disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience teaching courses in Process Controls, Motor Controls, Instrumentation, Energy Conservation, Power Systems, Robotics, etc.
- Experience with programming and controlling industrial robots.
- Practical experience in industrial wiring and electrical systems.
- Ability to teach both theoretical concepts and hands-on applications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to student success and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Desired:
- Terminal Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering, or closely related field from accredited programs; ABDs considered.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in applying technology and hands-on learning to teaching.
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in higher education.
- Minimum of three or more years of professional field experience in the discipline.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select "Apply Now," you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.