Adjunct Faculty Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UVA seeks a part-time, in-person adjunct faculty member to teach a large undergraduate environmental engineering course. A Ph.D.

in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field is required, with a focus on high-quality instruction and student engagement. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, creating assessments, holding weekly office hours, supervising teaching assistants, and participating in accreditation-related

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person classroom.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

In-person instruction

Lecture delivery

Course assessment

Student engagement

Teaching large courses

TA supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

This job profile is only for faculty members hired to complete a short-term and/or part-time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms. Wage Faculty (Adjunct) may only be paid via Period Activity Pay.

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.