Finding Success as a Manufacturing Specialist – Adjunct Faculty – Paradise Valley High School - (Summer 2026) – College of Engineering and Technology

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The College of Engineering and Technology employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students to best prepare them for the continuously changing worlds of IT and Engineering. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Engineering and Technology offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.  

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Paradise Valley High School – Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Summer 2026 Semester (06/01/2026 - 07/02/2026)
• Monday - Friday (5pm - 7:15pm)

Course: Finding Success as a Manufacturing Specialist

This course is designed to provide the essential skills needed to thrive in the semiconductor industry as a manufacturing specialist. Students will be introduced to topics such as pre-apprenticeship, career preparation, and industry specific skillsets needed to be successful in their new role. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of the semiconductor industry, the key company leaders in the industry, and emerging trends within the semiconductor field. Business basics and financial literacy (i.e. loans, interest rates, cash flow) will also be covered as they provide crucial skills for effective financial management. Lastly, project management and MS Office tools will be covered to emphasize the technical skills necessary for efficient project planning and execution in the performance of their new job roles and responsibilities as a manufacturing specialist.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

Preferred: PhD or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 3-5 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5-7 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with relevant work related experience in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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