Adjunct Instructor, CEDE and Senior Design

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool within the CEDE Department to serve as Senior Design Project advisors. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science who can contribute to our vibrant and growing student-centered program. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm, presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will be fully responsible for guiding one or more engineering design projects, submitting grades, and being available to students. Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. *This is a pool for the school to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

Responsibilities

Lead weekly team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan upcoming work; Mentor student teams in defining project scope and guiding them through the design process to meet milestones and deliverables; Review technical and project management work, providing constructive feedback and coaching problem-solving without giving direct solutions; Monitor team progress, performance, and dynamics, including resolving collaboration issues; Assess and assign individual grades based on student performance across key outcomes, including communication, teamwork, project management, and design; Review, approve, and sign off on student-prepared budgets, manufacturing plans, and technical reports; Support development of professional skills, including technical writing and presentations, and evaluate related deliverables; Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between student teams and project sponsors/clients

Requirements

Master's degree in engineering or related field (or a bachelor's degree with professional experience equivalent to a master's degree); Bachelor's Degree; In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week; Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time); Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time); Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time); Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time); Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Nice to have

Prior teaching experience at the university level; Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population

Benefits

Competitive benefits package