Adjunct - Civil Engineering

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina seeks an adjunct instructor to support the Civil Engineering and Construction department. The role involves teaching civil engineering courses, preparing materials, and guiding labs and projects.

Candidates will deliver lectures, oversee laboratories, grade work, and help develop assessment methods. A master's degree is required; PhD and PE licensure preferred for continued pool eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and deliver lectures in designated civil engineering courses.
• Oversee laboratory and project work for students.
• Grading and assessment of student performance.
• Develop and maintain assessment mechanisms.

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline

PhD in civil engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure

Job description

Adjunct - Civil Engineering

Department: Civil Engineering and Construction

Posting Number: 34463

Position Summary: This posting will be used to maintain a pool of eligible adjunct faculty members to meet part-time teaching needs in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction. Candidates will teach civil engineering courses as required, preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by departmental needs and candidate background.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and deliver lectures in designated civil engineering courses.
• Oversee laboratory and project work for students.
• Grading and assessment of student performance.
• Develop and maintain assessment mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Extensive practical experience in civil engineering.

Additional Information

• Final candidates will be subject to criminal, sex‑offender, and in some cases credit and motor‑vehicle background checks.
• All new employees are required to have listed credentials and degrees verified within 30 days of employment, and official transcripts provided for the highest earned degree.
• Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• University Safety Report available online.