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Manufacturing Specialist Foundation Course - Adjunct Faculty - Phoenix, AZ Traditional Campus - (...

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

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7.8

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Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

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

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

  • Courses are in-person and on-campus for theSummer 2026 Semester(07/13/2026 - 08/14/2026)

Course:Manufacturing Specialist Foundation

This course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills necessary for a manufacturing specialist in the key areas of work-place safety, Standard Operating Procedures (i.e. SOP), Structured Workflows, Process Monitoring, and Process Analysis of the wafer fabrication process. By covering topics such as OSHA regulations, gown room protocols, wafer manufacturing process flow, production quality (i.e. die and line yields), lean manufacturing, metrology, and statistical process control (SPC), the students will be equipped with a good overall understanding of the wafer fabrication process and how the microprocessor devices are created within the semiconductor industry. The topics covered will provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing process which will allow them to quickly transition and be very effective in their new role 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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