The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks candidates to apply for an Adjunct position.
Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean's office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by more than 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to respect and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.
Description of the Job:
This adjunct position will teach an undergraduate course entitled "Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields" in the spring semester of 2027. The course provides an introduction to the concept of electromagnetic fields. Topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics, scalar and vector potentials, and work and energy in fields, as well as the analysis and understanding of the phenomena associated with static electric and magnetic fields. Laboratory exercises will serve to reinforce students' understanding of fields and train them in methods to measure, quantify and analyze electromagnetic phenomena.
Job duties will include:
-Preparing and delivering lectures in alignment with current course-level learning objectives
-Preparing and assigning homework problems and exams related to the course
-Grading homework problems and exams and assigning final course grades
-Collecting assessment data and sample student work, as needed
-Holding office hours; answering student questions; and providing timely responses to email, as needed
Required Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field from an accredited program
-Strong working knowledge of system thinking, system design thinking, and life cycle design and management with an emphasis on abstracting and modeling system complexity to develop a holistic and realistic system representation.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in the field of electromagnetics.
Additional information about the department's programs and faculty may be found at ;br>
Unit: College Of Engineering
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Salary Range: $1,946 per credit
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Emily Perrault
Contact Email:
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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- Dice Id: 91165869
- Position Id: 857836f6f0ee6039a18028e85962a286
- Posted 3 days ago
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