Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current resume, a letter of interest, and a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

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Posting Number
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35483
Classification Title	Adjunct Faculty
Working Title	Adjunct Faculty - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department	Electrical and Computer Engineering
Salary Range	Commensurate with qualifications
Position Summary	Candidates will teach courses as required by the department. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by department need and candidate background.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications	Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates with extensive practical laboratory and experimentation background are highly desirable.
Physical Demands

Posting Text

Open Date	09/24/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current resume, a letter of interest, and a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information). PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Background/E-Verify	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE	Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement

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