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Job Title: Circuit Analysis Course Instructor (Contractor)
Location: Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, CA
Type: Contract (Temporary, Summer Quarter 2025)
Period of Performance: July 1 September 30, 2025
Position Summary:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is seeking a qualified contractor to update, deliver, and manage the curriculum for EC2100: Circuit Analysis during the Summer Quarter of the academic year 2025. This is a temporary, on-site contract position based in Monterey, California.
Course Overview:
EC2100 Circuit Analysis is a foundational course for Electrical Engineering majors. Topics include:
Circuit principles and topology
- DC circuits and operational amplifiers
- Natural, forced, and total response
- Impedance concepts
- Laplace transforms in circuit analysis
- Transfer functions
Prerequisites: PH1322 and MA2121 (may be taken concurrently)
Key Responsibilities:
Course Development (Pre-Delivery):
- Update existing course materials including syllabus, readings, lectures, homework, labs, quizzes, exams, and projects.
- Incorporate Government Furnished Information (GFI) from previous course iterations.
- Align content with learning objectives and student demographics.
- Submit all content in editable electronic format and upload to NPS systems.
Course Delivery (Summer Quarter 2025):
- Course Delivery Period: Between July 7, 2025 and September 20, 2025
- Academic quarter schedule will be provided to the contractor in advance. Exact course day and time will be confirmed one week before the course start date.
- Deliver in-person lectures and labs at NPS in Monterey, CA.
- Provide regular student assessments and mid-quarter progress reports.
- Monitor and support student performance through quizzes, exams, and assignments.
- Maintain a minimum of 3 hours of office hours per week (in-person or virtual).
- Record all class sessions using Government-provided tools.
- Administer and grade a final comprehensive assessment (exam, project, or paper).
- Submit final grades and maintain a detailed course journal.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to ensure alignment of course objectives.
- Notify TPOC of any unsatisfactory student performance or necessary changes to GFI materials.
- Respond to student inquiries within one business day.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in undergraduate-level course development and instruction.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in electrical circuit design, analysis, and simulation.
Additional Information:
- Course development may occur remotely or on-site.
- Course delivery must be conducted in person at NPS, Monterey, CA.
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (excluding federal holidays)
Government Support Provided:
- Access to past course materials, NPS learning platforms, and academic tracking systems
- Office space, tools, and required IT resources