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Job title: Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor

Company: University of Denver

Job description: DU is the oldest and largest private, independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region. DU's vision is to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. DU is an R1 research university with very high research activity and an exceptional commitment to its undergraduate and graduate students.



Recently, the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (RSECS) moved into a new $63M building housing state-of-the-art research and instructional laboratories, classrooms, offices, and innovation spaces. The Ritchie School has research strengths in biomechanics, robotics, unmanned systems, advanced materials and structures, machine learning, controls, and sensor systems with support from industry and federal sources. The ECE Department offers the following degrees: BS, MS and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our undergraduate students complete a rigorous, comprehensive core curriculum in addition to a deep, hands-on immersion in their technical curricula.



Denver, the Mile-High City, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States. Denver's economy is rapidly growing and diversifying, with strengths in the aerospace, healthcare, financial tech, telecommunications, and IT-software sectors. Our region features a dry climate with 300+ days of sunshine annually and surprisingly mild winters. The nearby Rocky Mountains provide beautiful views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round. The city of Denver is home to several major league sports teams, diverse neighborhoods, and strong cultural and food scenes.



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Position Summary



The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Denver (DU) is building an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We invite applications for a full-time non-tenure-track visiting faculty position, as Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor. The position is for the 2023-2024 academic year and begins on September 1, 2023. The appointment will be made for a nine-month position only.



The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. The individual will be responsible for teaching introductory, and higher level undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses. Duties include six quarter-based courses per year, advising students, and participating in department and university service. This position does not require research. We seek exceptional faculty who engage students inside and outside the classroom, deliver active and hands-on learning experiences; and authentically support our DEI mission.



Teaching faculty are expected to pursue excellence in the classroom using effective pedagogy, implementing inclusive practices, and demonstrating continuous improvement of teaching practices



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



A passion for teaching and an ability to teach undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering courses.



Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical and Computer engineering, or related field.


• Teaching experience in a college or university setting


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a teamwork mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with culturally-responsive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations.


• Experience in mentoring and student advising.


• Two or more years of previous experience is teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Working Environment * Standard office environment.

• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.


• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities * Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.

• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule



While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: ).



Application Deadline



For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 10, 2023.



Special Instructions



Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.



Salary Grade Number:



The salary grade for the position is UC.



Salary Range:



The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000.



The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.



Benefits:



The offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the .



Please include the following documents with your application: * A cover letter detailing your qualifications and your interest in the position

• A current CV


• A statement on teaching describing ways you would contribute to our undergraduate and potentially graduate programs in the ECE Department (1 page)


• A statement describing your experience in enhancing DEI through your work and vision for promoting an inclusive experience at DU (1 page)


• (optional) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluations, peer observations)

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see .



The University of Denver recognizes that its success in being a great university dedicated to the public good depends greatly on how well it engages, supports, and champions the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. As part of our intentionality in recruiting and retaining faculty from a wide variety of historically excluded intersecting identities, including those from communities of color, with diverse gender and sexual identities, first-generation college graduates, or with disabilities, new faculty will have the opportunity to choose to participate in a pilot University-wide initiative. This initiative will connect new colleagues in a cohort, building community across units with supportive programming led by the Office of the Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs in collaboration with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and each faculty participant's academic unit. To learn more about the University of Denver's commitments and work in support of DEI and J, please visit: . For more information about this program or if you have any questions, please email and/or visit .



All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.



Advertised: July 27, 2023

Applications close:

Expected salary: $70000 - 80000 per year

Location: Denver, CO

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