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Systems Engineering Instructor
Summary
Title:Systems Engineering Instructor
ID:1036
Area of Interest:Technology
Description

Systems Engineering Instructor
UC San Diego Extension’s Engineering Department seeks applicants to be instructors in the area of Systems Engineering.  UC San Diego Extension offers a broad array of courses and certificate programs to meet the continuing education needs of the systems engineering community, support high-level skills development for industry professionals and career transition for those interested in entering the engineering field.  UC San Diego Extension wants to expand its continuing education offerings in Systems Engineering specifically related to skills and knowledge in management, project management, systems analysis, verification & validation, software, hardware/software integration, systems thinking, systems safety, OMG SysML, security, synthesis, and CMMI as it is applied to the field.  In addition, we welcome topics suggested by the applicant that may not already be available to students through our portfolio.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
Instructors should have extensive knowledge and skills in systems engineering. Specific duties include online instruction to participants who are currently working in systems engineering positions and want to enhance their jobs, or who want to enter the field. Instructors should be able to teach in detailed information in a creative and engaging manner to a large number of participants who are adult learners, while providing a perspective on how that knowledge is applied in the industry. Additional specific duties include:
 

  • Provide excellent instruction demonstrating well-honed adult training techniques;
  • Carefully and continually enhance course curriculum in consultation with the Department Director, Program Representative and Advisory Committee, and associated course evaluations;
  • Follow all procedures, including the completion of all instructor and student pre- and post-course paperwork;

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in an engineering discipline is required. In exceptional cases an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Highly effective oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Highly effective interpersonal skills to engage and inspire students, and to work with others at all educational and professional levels.
  • Ability to effectively convey thoughts and concepts.
  • Uptodate knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in subject area.
  • Skilled in developing and revising course content.
  • Proficient in learning and using online teaching tools.



SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
As an academic department within UC San Diego, all Extension Program instructors and courses must be formally approved according to the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Eligibility to teach a course is contingent upon this formal academic approval. Once approved, teaching assignments are “by agreement”. The instructor’s Letter of Agreement outlines the deliverables for the course, the course schedule, and compensation terms, and is subject to department policies and procedures. UC San Diego Extension makes no commitment to hire an instructor until it has sent and received a signed instructor Letter of Agreement. Should the course section an instructor plans to teach be cancelled for any reason, the instructor agreement, including rights to compensation for future section meetings, is voided. Remuneration is for classroom hours only and does not include time spent for course preparation or other events.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest, background and experience related to teaching systems engineering topics.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce.
 

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