Details
Open Date 05/10/2022
Requisition Number PRN30537B
Job Title Associate Instructor
Working Title CLEAR Associate Instructor
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, flexible depending on course schedule
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00051 - College of Engineering-Dean
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 50000 to 115000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Provides instruction for technical writing and communication courses in the College of Engineering. Develops curriculum and content for classwork, lectures and workshops in technical writing and presentations, teamwork, and ethics in collaboration with departments in the College. Works with department faculty, staff and students to ensure departmental and College objectives for curriculum and assessment are achieved. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities
The CLEAR (Communication, Leadership, Ethics and Research) Program at the University of Utah’s College of Engineering prepares engineering undergraduates for success in their careers through improving their written and oral communication, teamwork skills and ethical understanding.
An Associate Instructor will:
• Work with one or more departments in the College to develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in technical writing, speaking, leadership, ethics and teamwork.
• Deliver instruction in writing and communications through lectures, individual coaching, meetings and workshops.
• Collaborate with the College and department administrators and other CLEAR instructors to formulate and modify curricula in accordance with College and department objectives and requirements (e.g., ABET criteria).
• Work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to create and implement methods to collect data on student skill development and program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
A BS degree in Engineering or physical science is required, as are an aptitude for writing and communications, and a Ph.D. or other terminal degree.
Demonstrated organizational ability, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work independently and in a team setting are required.
Preferences
Experience in engineering, science or other technical writing is strongly preferred. Teaching experience is preferred.
Related experience in instructional design and assessment is preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
