Job Description

Description

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the following employment opportunity:

The Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering seeks to hire multiple adjunct faculty members potentially for the Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Information Systems and Construction Management Programs for the academic year 2024-25. Salary is established on a per-course basis. All positions are part-time and not benefits-eligible. Review of applications will begin immediately with a position effective date of August 2024.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching mainly in-person classes and labs and (potentially some online courses) for the undergraduate programs in the Leonard C. Nelson School of School of Engineering.

Date of Appointment: August 11, 2024

Location: Beckley, WV
 
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system and is located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.

WVU Tech offers a broad array of programs including four-year (BS) programs in Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science; and Information Systems.

More information about the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering can be found at: http://engineering.wvutech.edu/

Qualifications

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in the program’s field or a related field
Minimum of 8 years full-time professional work and/or teaching experience in the program’s field is required.
A Ph.D. in the closely related field is preferred.
Commitment to teaching excellence, responsiveness to student needs, and good communication skills are essential.
Please submit a single PDF file with (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching and/or lab qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.