Job Description
The Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in the Master of Science in Engineering Leadership & Management (ELM) program. ELM is a fully online graduate program for working engineers and technical professionals moving into leadership roles. Courses are delivered in accelerated 8-week terms.
This is a continuing applicant pool. Applications are reviewed as teaching needs arise, and appointments are made by the course and by the term, contingent on enrollment and program need. Adjunct instructors may teach in one or more of the program’s core areas:
- Decision analysis, data analytics, and problem solving for engineering management
- Leadership and team management
- Project, operations, and financial management in technical organizations
- Law, ethics, and professional conduct in engineering practice
- Technical and professional communication
- Capstone project advising
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching an assigned graduate course online in the Canvas learning management system, using the program’s established course design and learning outcomes
- Holding scheduled live online sessions, typically on weekday evenings (Central Time), and regular virtual office hours
- Giving timely, substantive feedback on student work and responding promptly to student questions
- Submitting grades and course records by university deadlines
- Contributing to program assessment by scoring designated assignments against program rubrics
- Coordinating with the program director on course updates and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required
- Ph.D. in engineering, engineering management, industrial and systems engineering, or a closely related field, conferred by the appointment start date
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the program’s core areas listed above
- Ability to teach effectively online to working professionals
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred
- Prior graduate-level teaching experience, particularly in online or accelerated formats
- Professional experience in engineering leadership, management, or a related role in industry or government
- Experience with Canvas or a comparable learning management system
- Experience advising applied or team-based graduate projects
- Professional licensure or certification (e.g., P.E., PMP)
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio. A complete application includes:
- Cover letter (two pages maximum) stating which program areas you are prepared to teach and your experience teaching online or working with professional students
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three professional references (references are contacted only for candidates under serious consideration)
- Unofficial graduate transcripts showing the conferred doctoral degree (official transcripts are required on appointment)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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