Adjunct Instructor, Engineering and Computing Education

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Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Engineering and Computing Education

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Start Date:

10/24/25

Work Arrangement:

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified faculty roles will be filled. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department and there is no guarantee that an open position currently exists. Appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance. Classes may be day or evening.

Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials.

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Job Overview

The Department of Engineering & Computing Education (DECE), in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) invites you to apply for a position as a Term-Adjunct.

Essential Functions

DECE is responsible for teaching courses at both the both undergraduate and graduate levels within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The ideal candidate has:
1) industry or higher education teaching experience;
2) Bachelor's degree, M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline or closely related STEM field; and
3) a demonstrated background suitable to teach one, or more, of the following courses:

* ENED 1020 - Foundations of Engineering (a laboratory course that serves to introduce students to all the fields of engineering)

* ENED 1090 - Engineering Models I (a MATLAB focused course)

* ENED 1091 - Engineering Models II (a MATLAB focused course)

* ENED 1100 - Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I (a design centered course that builds foundational knowledge of multiple programming tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB)

* ENED 1120 - Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking II (a design centered course that builds foundational knowledge of multiple programming tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB)

* ENED 3061 - Probability and Statistics I

* ENED 3066 - Engineering Statistics

Courses other than those listed above may be available to teach at the time of application.

Minimum Requirements

To teach undergraduate courses, a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (or closely related STEM field) is required. To teach a graduate course, a Ph.D. in an engineering discipline (or closely related STEM field), or a M.S. in an engineering discipline (or closely related STEM field) in an appropriate discipline with 5+ years of professional experience is required.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead,…