Adjunct Instructor, Materials Science and Engineering

Posting Number: req3183

Department: Materials Science & Engr

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) invites applications for part-time, non-tenure- eligible, adjunct instructor position to begin in January 2021. This position is available for spring semester; the FTE level will fluctuate based on department need and course enrollment. Specific courses in undergraduate instruction to be taught include 1) Transport Phenomena and Kinetics in Materials Processing (MSE 415). This undergraduate course covers principles of heat transfer, diffusion, mass transfer and kinetics, as applied to materials processing. Successful candidates will be required to provide credentials such as diplomas and/or transcripts.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students in MSE 415 – Transport Phenomena and Kinetics in Materials Processing.
• Plan and create weekly lectures, in class discussions and assignments.
• Assign homework, hold office hours, and administer exams. 
• Grade assignments, quizzes and exams.
• Organize course material in the D2L online management system.
• Other duties may be assigned by Department Head.

Minimum Qualifications

MS degree in materials science and engineering or related discipline, AND five years of work and/or teaching experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching at the University of Arizona and to student engagement.

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 10

Job FTE: .25

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $7,500

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 5/23/2021

Contact Information for Candidates

Pierre Deymier

Department Head

deymier@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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