Adjunct Instructor, Transmission & Distribution

Job Purpose:

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool within the Transmission & Distribution Department. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Transmission & Distribution who can contribute to our vibrant and growing student-centered program. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm, classroom/lab presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will be fully responsible for course or lab planning with existing course materials, delivering class sessions, collecting and grading assignments or lab reports, submitting grades, and being available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.

Teaching assignments include courses in the Transmission & Distribution program.

*This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan, and teach assigned labs or courses - (Essential)
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Program Director) - (Essential)
• Create and grade assignments or lab reports, including submitting grades according to established deadlines - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in transmission & distribution (or a Bachelor’s degree with professional experience equivalent to a Master’s degree)

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience at the university level.
Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.
Experience in network communications in the power. Industry, including radio system design, network performance and reliability, and installation, testing and commissioning of communication systems.

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: N/A - Remote

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)