Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor - Engineering Undergraduate Programs jobs in United States
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University of Houston · 1 month ago

Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor - Engineering Undergraduate Programs

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

The University of Houston is seeking non-tenure-track faculty members for the Engineering Undergraduate Programs. The main responsibilities include teaching first-year engineering courses and contributing to student success initiatives, while collaborating with academic advisors and other faculty.

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Responsibilities

Teaching the common first-year curriculum in the Cullen College
Contribute to the various student success initiatives in the college
Develop course curriculum and content
Deliver courses online or at the UH-HCC Engineering Academies
Emphasize design and problem-solving using engineering tools and software

Qualification

PhD in engineeringEngineering education experienceProject-based learningFirst-year engineering programsCommunication skillsCollaborative atmosphere

Required

Ability to function in a collaborative atmosphere with multiple stakeholders
Solid commitment to engineering education using experiential learning
Excellent communication skills
PhD or equivalent in an engineering discipline including engineering education, a related education field, or a related STEM field

Preferred

Experience working with first-year engineering programs
Experience with project-based learning
Experience with NAE Grand Challenges
Record of scholarly activities in the area of engineering education

Benefits

Full-time, benefits eligible

Company

University of Houston

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The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
dateFounded in 1927
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.uh.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.3M
Key Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M

Leadership Team

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Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
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Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
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