PACE Part-Time Instructor

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV summarizing educational training and engineering experience. For questions or to inquire about opportunities, please contact Dennis Corrigan, Director of Vehicle Electrification Programs ortunities will be available starting May 1, 2022.

Be part of the electric vehicle future! Part Time Instructor, Oakland University. The Oakland University Engineering Institute is working closely with major automotive companies to create novel educational training modules for the revolutionary transformation to electric vehicles. We are seeking professionals to collaborate with our team and teach online short courses on electric vehicles and batteries. Oakland University is a nationally recognized research institution offering BS, MS, and PhD degrees in science and engineering.

It is conveniently located in the heart of the automotive community in southeastern Michigan. Successful applicants will teach a series of short courses each totaling 45 contact hours over 6 weeks. Classes are conducted in live online remote sessions. Sessions will be 2-3 hours for 3 days a week in mornings or afternoon. Class participants are a diverse and highly motivated group of engineers from international automotive companies.

Assistance with start-up course materials and online teaching will be provided. This targeted part time job is generously compensated in comparison to regular part time faculty positions.

Applicants should have strong engineering and science backgrounds (MS or PhD or equivalent) with practical multidisciplinary knowledge and experience with electric or hybrid electric vehicle engineering. We seek applicants with a strong engineering background, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and an enthusiasm for preparing automotive engineers to develop automobiles for the future. Experience with online teaching is a plus.

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Optional Document

371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309

Open Date:
April 21, 2022
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Job Category:
Part-time Faculty
EEO Statement

Summary:

Oakland University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.