Lecturer, Systems and Industrial Engineering

Lecturer, Systems and Industrial Engineering

The Department of Systems & Industrial Engineering is seeking an instructor for its Embedded Computer Systems course. SIE 370 covers Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic circuits, finite state machines, simple computer architecture, assembly and C/C++ language programming, and real-time computer control. This 4-unit course is offered every Fall and Spring semesters and is taken by industrial engineering, systems engineering, and engineering management students as well as other students in the college of engineering who wish to take it as a technical elective.

The course includes a hands-on laboratory session. The instructor will prepare lecture materials, student assessments (quizzes, homework assignments, exams, projects, etc.), deliver lectures at the University of Arizona Main Campus, and provide flexible learning options for online students or students who wish to participate in the class remotely. The ideal candidate will have academic and/or industry experience in embedded computer systems and hands-on applications.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach one section of SIE 370 Embedded Computer Systems
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities three times per week, plus a lab session once per week, every Fall and Spring semester at the University of Arizona Main Campus in Tucson, AZ
• Ensure successful delivery of the course's learning objectives through the creation and dissemination of students assessments (e.g., quizzes, homework, exams, projects, etc.)
• Establish and adhere to grading rubrics to ensure students understand grading expectations
• Provide timely feedback to students on their submitted assignments
• Maintain course materials in the University's chosen Learning Management System that is optimized for on-campus and remote students
• Work with instructional designer to optimize course materials using Quality Matters standards for online learning
• Support student learning in multiple modalities including in person, remote synchronous, and remote asynchronous
• Gather and report ABET learning outcomes to department advisor
• Assist in the professional development of students as they transition from academia into careers or graduate school

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline and 5 years of experience as an engineering professional in one or more industrial organizations; OR
• Master's degree in an engineering or closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Adjunct (NTE) FLSA Exempt Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 10 Job FTE.
25 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $70.000 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Ricardo Valerdi rvalerdi Open Date 8/12/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.