Adjunct Faculty Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a large, entry-level undergraduate Environmental Engineering course on campus. The candidate should hold a Ph.D.

in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field and be dedicated to high-quality, in-person instruction that engages students. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, creating assessments, holding weekly office hours, supervising

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver in-person lectures for a large undergraduate environmental engineering course.
• Develop and administer all student assessments, including quizzes and exams.
• Maintain regular weekly office hours to support student learning.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of teaching assistants.
• Participate in assessment activities and report student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate course records and comply with university policies.

Skills

Environmental Engineering Principles

Communication Skills

In-person Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach a large, entry-level undergraduate course in Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will possess an earned Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field and be committed to providing high-quality, in-person instruction while fostering student learning and engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver in-person lectures and other instructional activities for a large undergraduate environmental engineering course.
• Develop and administer all student assessments, including quizzes, examinations, assignments, and other evaluation methods.
• Maintain regular weekly office hours to support student learning and academic success.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants assigned to the course.
• Participate in departmental and accreditation-related assessment activities as requested, including the collection and reporting of student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate course records and comply with university policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental engineering principles and practices.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person classroom environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous university-level teaching experience, particularly in environmental engineering and/or large enrollment courses.
• Experience supervising teaching assistants and contributing to accreditation or assessment processes.

This position is part-time and is expected to be conducted on campus to support an engaging and effective learning environment.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.