Temporary Geotechnical Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Applications are invited for part-time adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. These adjunct faculty positions are non-tenure-track appointments for fall semester 2026 and/or spring semester 2027, with possible extension as needed by the department. The primary role of this position is to teach, and a typical appointment would be one or more classes a semester depending on need.

Adjunct Instructor and/or Adjunct Assistant Professor positions to teach one or more courses in the areas of Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering, or Steel Design. Course modality is in-person. The Project Management position includes both in-person and online course modalities and has the potential to be a full time adjunct position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and teaching courses
• Demonstrating high command of the subject matter
• Having well organized course plans and delivering courses clearly to students
• Helping students fulfill their academic needs
• Assessing and grading student learning, and holding office hours.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. (assistant professor) or M.S. (instructor) or equivalent in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university.
• One year of relevant teaching experience at the college level (graduate TA experience acceptable) or professional experience in a relevant field
• Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position
• Experience in using technology for teaching.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional Engineering licensure
• Two or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience
• Two or more years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Terminal degree from a regionally accredited university in a relevant field
• Expertise in using technology for teaching
• Demonstrated experience with assessment
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Pay Range: $5,700-$8,985 per course; depending on education/qualifications/experience

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