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Adjunct Professor Engineering Department

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA (In Person)

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Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Adjunct Professor Engineering Department University of San Francisco
R0010051 USF
Hilltop Campus Job Title:
Adjunct Professor•
Engineering Department Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco (USF) Engineering Department is looking for an
ENGR 411
Project & Design Capstone II instructor for the Spring 2025 semester.
Full Job Description:
The engineering program at USF is a student-focused, hands-on, project-based program immersed in a Jesuit liberal arts education. Students in their senior year of this program work on a year-long capstone project where students integrate their engineering knowledge and design skills to address a real-world project. All projects are socio-technical investigations, the scope and context of which are defined in Project & Design Capstone I taught during Fall '24. Project & Design Capstone II is the second part of the capstone experience, focusing on the refinement of prototypes, analysis of results, and the production of a final deliverable. The class is 4 units, meeting three times per week for ~1 hour each, or two times a week for ~1.5 hrs each. Major instructor responsibilities include (and are not limited to): Coordinating and managing all the student capstone projects, specifically with regard to project milestones and timelines. Coordinating timelines and deliverables and communicating with external project partners. Communicating with internal project advisers in the Engineering department to ensure projects are progressing at an acceptable pace. Working on student communication and presentation skills, and coordinating monthly project presentations. Managing project teams and group work in capstone projects that are shared between multiple students. Holding regular office hours. Please reach out with any questions to department chair Lauren Sassoubre at engineering@usfca.edu. The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association's website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.
Preferred qualifications:
A Master's degree or PhD in any engineering or related field. Experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates. Experience managing and leading multiple engineering or related projects in at least one of the following settings: industry, research, academia, government, or non-profit. Experience leading and managing multiple projects is a plus. Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco (https://www.usfca.edu/about-usf/who-we-are/vision-mission). Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students, local or international, amongst many other denominations and backgrounds.
Submission instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until any open positions are filled. All applicants should upload the following documents to USFWorks. Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact. Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF Official teaching evaluations from prior courses.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time
Pay Rate:
Salary Salary Range :
$2,256 per unit To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Adjunct-Professor-Engineering-Department_
R0010051
. The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu. jeid-912a92e068b50642b7d7ed2d6fd4098a Adjunct Professor Engineering Department 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117 $2,256 a month•Part-time University of San Francisco 192 reviews $2,256 a month•Part-time Adjunct Professor Engineering Department University of San Francisco
R0010051 USF
Hilltop Campus Job Title:
Adjunct Professor•
Engineering Department Job Summary:
The University of San Francisco (USF) Engineering Department is looking for an
ENGR 411
Project & Design Capstone II instructor for the Spring 2025 semester.
Full Job Description:
The engineering program at USF is a student-focused, hands-on, project-based program immersed in a Jesuit liberal arts education. Students in their senior year of this program work on a year-long capstone project where students integrate their engineering knowledge and design skills to address a real-world project. All projects are socio-technical investigations, the scope and context of which are defined in Project & Design Capstone I taught during Fall '24. Project & Design Capstone II is the second part of the capstone experience, focusing on the refinement of prototypes, analysis of results, and the production of a final deliverable. The class is 4 units, meeting three times per week for ~1 hour each, or two times a week for ~1.5 hrs each. Major instructor responsibilities include (and are not limited to): Coordinating and managing all the student capstone projects, specifically with regard to project milestones and timelines. Coordinating timelines and deliverables and communicating with external project partners. Communicating with internal project advisers in the Engineering department to ensure projects are progressing at an acceptable pace. Working on student communication and presentation skills, and coordinating monthly project presentations. Managing project teams and group work in capstone projects that are shared between multiple students. Holding regular office hours. Please reach out with any questions to department chair Lauren Sassoubre at engineering@usfca.edu. The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, is here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part-time faculty at USF are unionized and benefits are listed on the USF Part-Time Faculty Association's website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.
Preferred qualifications:
A Master's degree or PhD in any engineering or related field. Experience teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates. Experience managing and leading multiple engineering or related projects in at least one of the following settings: industry, research, academia, government, or non-profit. Experience leading and managing multiple projects is a plus. Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco (https://www.usfca.edu/about-usf/who-we-are/vision-mission). Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students, local or international, amongst many other denominations and backgrounds.
Submission instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until any open positions are filled. All applicants should upload the following documents to USFWorks. Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact. Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF Official teaching evaluations from prior courses.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time
Pay Rate:
Salary Salary Range :
$2,256 per unit To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Adjunct/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Adjunct-Professor-Engineering-Department_
R0010051
. The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu. jeid-912a92e068b50642b7d7ed2d6fd4098a

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