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Adjunct Faculty – Electrical, Computer & Mechanical Engineering

Employer
Florida Polytechnic University
Location
JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus

Job Details

Job location: JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus


Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-01-29
Req: R735
Adjunct Faculty – Electrical, Computer & Mechanical Engineering   

Job Description Summary   

Located along Florida’s I-4 High Tech Corridor, Florida Poly opened its doors in August 2014 as the state’s 12th university and the only one dedicated to core subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). The non-traditional academic environment focuses on applied learning, specifically in technology and engineering. Small class sizes give faculty the opportunity to work closely with high-caliber students, and the most advanced technology, including a Supercomputer, 3D printing lab, media lab and nanotechnology lab, sets Florida Poly apart from other state universities. Florida Poly’s innovative approach to higher education allows students to learn strong fundamentals within a traditional university department structure, while giving them opportunities to apply their learning through research and projects in emerging high-tech concentrations like Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Machine Intelligence and more. The University partners closely with industry leading firms, and faculty members are rewarded for more than just publishing. Industry involvement, problem solving, and the commercialization of technology and research through start-ups and small businesses are encouraged.

Florida’s newest state university is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as Adjunct Professor for face-to-face, part-time instruction in the following courses:

o Computer Engineering – Digital Logic Design, Embedded System Design, Machine Intelligence
o Electrical Engineering – Control, Renewable Energy, Electrodynamics
o Mechanical Engineering – Solid Mechanics, Thermal Sciences, Fluid Mechanics, ME Topics   

Job Description   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and skills relevant to face-to-face course development and delivery.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Teaching and industry experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least a master’s degree with 18 credit hours in teaching discipline from an accredited institution.

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY: The salary will be commensurate with years of teaching experience:

· 1-5 years: $5000 per 3-credit course

· 6-10 years: $5500 per 3-credit course

· 10+ years: $6000 per 3-credit course

· Labs and 4 credit courses pay at a different rate

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:

• Positions are open until filled (or recruitment cancelled). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

• Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All Applicants are required to upload the following documents (combine all documents in one file if possible, 5MB max or five attachments):

• Letter of Application

• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae

• List of at least 3 professional references (names and contact information)

• Unofficial copy of the Ph.D./M.Sc. transcript

Diversity Statement:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

 Special Instructions Regarding Attachments:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.  

  

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04. 

Organization

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

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