Adjunct Faculty - Civil Engineering and Construction

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Civil Engineering and Construction. The candidate will teach courses as required by the Kimmel School of Construction Management, including preparing materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, grading, and developing assessments.

Teaching may include online courses; assignments are determined by School needs and candidate background.

Qualifications

• Teaching courses as required by the Kimmel School of Construction Management.
• Preparation of teaching materials, lectures, laboratories, projects, grading, and assessments.
• Online teaching may be included depending on course needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and deliver lectures.
• Oversee laboratories and project work; assess student performance.
• Assist in development of assessments and course outlines.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Civil Engineering and Construction

Posting Details

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/5564

Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty - Civil Engineering and Construction

Department: Civil Engineering and Construction

Position Summary: Candidates will teach courses as required by the Kimmel School of Construction Management. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Teaching assignment may also include teaching online courses. Course assignments will be determined by School needs and candidate background.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline). Industry experience will also be included in candidate evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with extensive practical experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates will teach courses as required by the Kimmel School of Construction Management. Teaching will normally entail preparing teaching materials, giving lectures, overseeing laboratories, project work, grading, and/or developing assessment mechanisms. Course assignments will be determined by School needs and candidate background.

Background/E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety: The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
4. List of references

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Teaching Philosophy

Supplemental Questions

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