Adjunct Faculty in Environmental Engineering (Jan-April 2027)

Lawrence Technological University; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Lawrence Technological University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach Environmental Engineering 1 during Spring 2027 (Jan 11–Apr 30, 2027). The course covers unit processes and design for water treatment, with lectures and a laboratory component.

Responsibilities include teaching the 3-credit lecture, mentoring a TA for the 1-credit lab, and delivering materials, assignments, and assessments. Instructors may teach in-person, hybrid, or online as arranged.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant professional practice.
• Expertise in environmental engineering and water infrastructure systems.
• Preferred: university teaching or mentoring experience; PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach one 3-credit lecture course (3 contact hours/week + 2-hour final exam/project).
• Guide and mentor a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a 1-credit laboratory course (2 contact hours/week).
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and student support
• Deliver the course via on-ground, hybrid, or online modalities as arranged

Skills

Environmental engineering knowledge

Water infrastructure

Teaching mentoring

Education

Master’s degree

2-3 years professional practice

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Engineering

Location: Lawrence Technological University

Position Type: Part-Time | Adjunct | In-Person, Hybrid or Online Instruction

Term: Spring 2027 from 01/11/27 through 4/30/27

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position to teach the undergraduate course Environmental Engineering 1 during the Spring 2027 semester (January 11 - April 30, 2027).

The primary intent of Environmental Engineering 1 is to cover the analysis and design of unit processes and operations for water treatment, alongside preliminary concepts of wastewater, air quality, and solid waste management. The course contains lecture and laboratory sessions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Water Chemistry, Reaction Kinetics & pH
• Mass & Material Balances (Continuity & Conservation of Mass Equations)
• Water Pollution Management (Rivers & Lakes)

Key Responsibilities

• Teach one 3-credit lecture course (3 contact hours/week + 2-hour final exam/project)
• Guide and mentor a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a 1-credit laboratory course (2 contact hours/week)
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and assessments
• Provide timely grading, feedback, and student support
• Deliver the course via on-ground, hybrid, or online modalities as arranged
• Required: A minimum of a Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with 2-3 years of relevant professional practice.
• Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of environmental engineering and water infrastructure systems.
• Core Competencies: Understanding of infrastructure resilience principles and their integration into engineering practice.
• Preferred: Prior teaching or mentoring experience at the university level. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

Direct Applications & Questions To:

Chair and Professor, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering