Adjunct Lecturer positions Master of Science in Product Design and Development

Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering invites applications for one or more part-time, non-benefits eligible Adjunct Lecturer positions in the Master of Science in Product Design and Development.

Department: MCC Masters of Product Develop

• Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline;
• Prepare and objectively grade class assignments and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with course outcomes;
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records;
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to e-mail inquiries;
• Adhere to all administrative university policies such as the timely submission of completed midterm and final grades;
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses;
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and
• Other duties as assigned by contract and/or by the Course Coordinator including assessing course(s) taught for continuous improvement.

• Extensive professional experience and achievement in Product Design management;
• Academic background in Engineering, Product Design, Business, Engineering, relevant Design disciplines, or a closely related field;
• Teaching experience at the college level;
• Solid verbal and written communications skills.

• Extensive professional experience and achievement in Product Design management;
• Academic background in Engineering, Product Design, Business, Engineering, relevant Design disciplines, or a closely related field at the college level;
• Solid verbal and written communications skills;
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page.

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education