Instructors (Part-Time), Certificate in Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming
Position Overview
Organization: Continuum College
Title: Instructors (Part-Time), Certificate in Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service.
UW Continuum College expands the reach of the University of Washington by delivering educational programs that meet the needs of learners at all phases of their lives. We’re focused on removing obstacles to relevant educational opportunities by addressing geographic, financial, length of commitment, and time constraints, increasing access to knowledge for more people. As a diverse community that values inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a respectful, supportive workplace where innovation comes to life. By looking ahead and experimenting with new approaches, we’re creating new educational opportunities to help people thrive in a world of change.
UW Continuum College (UWC2) has a range of outstanding opportunities for part-time instructors, and part-time co-instructors, in the Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) Certificate in Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming. Applicants will be considered for courses occurring January 2025 through March 2025.
Instructors serve a key role in certificate programs, engaging with students, serving as subject matter experts, presenting learning content, and assessing whether learners have achieved course competencies. PCE students consistently say that the instructor is the single most important element of their course.
The pay range for instructor positions is $1600-1800 per CEU* per course, commensurate with experience and qualifications. As co-instructors share course responsibilities, co-instructor salary will be prorated based on assigned duties. Specific appointment type of instructor or co-instructor will be assigned based on programmatic need. *Continuing Education Credits (CEU) information for individual courses may be found on our website.
About the Certificate in Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming
This program is designed for Developers and technical professionals with experience programming in the C or C languages who want to acquire the skills needed to develop embedded and real-time software for microcontrollers and microprocessors. Instructors are experienced in the field and bring their expertise and vision to the class to the next generation of practitioners. Content with suggested reading, assignments, discussion prompts is provided. Instructors are free to update the course according to their preference with the buy-in of the Program Manager. Classes are offered in the evenings pacific standard time online via Zoom.
Professional and Continuing Education Instructors...
- Teach to a set curriculum plan with learning outcomes and competencies
- Prepare a course syllabus in advance of the course start date (templates provided)
- Ensure that lesson plans and presentation materials are updated to reflect predominant best practices
- Teach all class sessions at the scheduled time
- Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback on student assignments in a timely manner
- Coordinate with other instructors and the Program Manager in the certificate program, to ensure curriculum continuity across courses
- Adapt instructional techniques based on feedback from students and the Program Manager, and implement sound pedagogical practices
- Complete instructor onboarding, relevant learning technology training, and other training as required
- Observe FERPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws and policies.
- Participate in 1-2 instructor meetings and information sessions per year
These courses are 11 weeks in duration and loosely align with the UW academic quarter calendar. Information on the Professional and Continuing Education Certificate in Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming may be found at https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/embedded-and-real-time-systems-programming
UWC2 Extension Lecturers / Instructors are Academic Staff, not faculty. This is a part-time, temporary position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Professional Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
- Proficient in C and C programming, with substantial hands-on experience.
- Demonstrated experience with ARM architecture and ARM assembly programming.
- Practical knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), including experience in porting and using RTOS.
- Experience in debugging embedded systems using in-circuit debugging techniques
- Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware from a software perspective.
- Expertise in developing firmware and device drivers.
- Experience in multithreaded programming and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with hardware schematics and the ability to analyze and improve hardware performance.
- Teaching and Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to students with varying levels of expertise.
- Ability to develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, hands-on labs, and assessments.
- Legal authorization to work and receive compensation in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with the Zephyr real-time operating system and best practices in embedded software design.
- Prior teaching experience or experience in conducting professional training/workshops.
- Ability to guide students through complete product lifecycle projects from requirements capture to testing and deployment.
Instructions
To apply to teach in the Embedded & Real-time Systems Programming program, please submit the following:
- Describe your areas of interest and expertise related to this program. Applications that do not contain this information will not be considered.
- Resume or CV
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and review of applications will occur intermittently dependent on program needs. Applications received by September 15, 2024, will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.