Instructor, Engineering Capstone Design Program (P

at University of Arizona/Human Resources Division in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Instructor, Engineering Capstone Design Program (Part-Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number 
 req27505
Department 
 Engineering Academic Affairs
Department Website Link 
 engineering.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location 
 Tucson Campus
Address 
 Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights 
 The Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program of the College of Engineering is seeking instructors to teach a "Cross-disciplinary Design" (ENGR 498A & B) course. This is a two-semester College-wide capstone design course generally taken by graduating seniors in a variety of majors. Students enrolled in the course work in interdisciplinary teams to solve mostly industry-sponsored real-world design problems using industry-standard design processes. The class culminates in a public showcase event (Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Day) at the end of the academic year (Spring and Fall semesters) where projects are reviewed by judges for grades and awards. 

Instructors will coordinate sections of student teams, mentor students, instruct in the design process, and evaluate progress of assigned project teams (6 or more project teams of around 5 to 7 students per team) over two consecutive semesters. The primary responsibility is to serve as the instructor of record for these teams and autonomously keep teams and projects on track. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an industry setting as a project manager or equivalent with emphasis on managing design projects. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities 
 Teach one section that includes six teams of ENGR 498 each in a variety of settings: 
Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities in 90-minute breakout sessions with at least six teams in the section (twice a week on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:30 - 5:45 OM in both Spring and Fall semesters) to ensure successful individual and team progress in the course and eventual completion of projects assigned to the teams.
Deliver instructional materials related to instructor's areas of expertise for use in the breakout section. This may include written material, videos, or other instructional materials. 
Evaluate and grade design reports, design presentations, and engineering notebooks in line with course requirements and individual project scopes. 
Collaborate with course coordinator and 498 other Instructors to ensure uniform evaluation and synchronization of projects. 
Provide professional and if possible technical instruction to teams with regard to the quality of their designs and the progress of their projects. 
Create an open communication channel with the program sponsors and ensure that the teams are providing them with regular status updates. 
Assist in the professional development of students as they transition from academia into careers.
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline and 5 years of experience as an engineering professional in one or more industrial organizations;

OR 
Master's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications 
 Ten or more years of experience as an engineering professional in one or more industrial organizations. 
Experience with the structure and format of courses at the University of Arizona. 
Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams in corporate settings. 
Extensive experience in managing engineering projects in corporate settings. 
Experience with formal project management methods and metrics. 
Experience demonstrating good presentation and public speaking skills. 
Professional Engineer certification. 
Experience working in industry on engineering-related projects. 
Demonstrated experience with techniques and topics related to engineering design through coursework or industry experience. 
Experience with conceptual designs and development of technical approaches. 
Experience with prototyping and building a variety of engineering products. 
Experience with Industry Safety standards and practices including evaluating material safety and test and evaluation safety practices.
Rank  
 Instructor
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 
 $48,951
Compensation Type 
 salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: 
 Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 
 3
Target Hire Date 
 1/4/2027
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates 
 Larry HeadLarry Head
Director, Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program
klhead@arizona.edu
Open Date 
 10/29/2026
Open Until Filled 
 Yes
Documents Needed to Apply 
 Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 
 In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. 
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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