Adjunct Faculty Position – Petroleum Engineering Senior-Level Capstone Courses

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering seeks a temporary, part-time Adjunct Faculty in Petroleum Engineering to teach Capstone I and II for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The successful candidate will deliver courses independently while coordinating with tenure-track faculty.

A Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or related field is required, with demonstrated experience in field-scale oil and gas, storage, or geothermal projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Petroleum Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Experience leading field-scale projects in oil and gas, carbon storage, and/or geothermal energy applications is required.
• Experience in classroom instruction and developing industry training programs is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach Capstone I and Capstone II senior-level courses.
• Deliver course content and assess student performance for the capstone sequence.
• Collaborate with tenure-track faculty on curriculum and program goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course delivery

Collaboration with faculty

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

CMG

HIS Harmony

Petrel

KAPPA Engineering

PVT analysis

Material balance

Job description

Department: Petroleum Engineering Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Petroleum Engineering in the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston is a dynamic, growing organization that offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses.

The Department of Petroleum Engineering anticipates an opening for a temporary, part-time Adjunct Faculty position for the upcoming Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters to teach the Capstone I and Capstone II senior-level courses. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the course delivery while collaborating closely with tenure-track faculty members in the department.

A Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field is required, along with demonstrated experience leading field-scale projects in oil and gas, carbon storage, and/or geothermal energy applications. Proficiency in industry-standard software is highly desirable, including reservoir simulation tools (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG, and HIS Harmony), KAPPA Engineering software, and applications for PVT analysis, material balance, well performance, and stimulation design and evaluation. Experience with Petrel, economic evaluation tools, and data extraction from commercial industry databases is also preferred. Additionally, prior experience in classroom instruction, as well as the development and delivery of industry training programs, is strongly valued.

Adjunct faculty appointments are offered on a semester-by-semester basis and may be renewed contingent upon institutional needs and demonstrated satisfactory performance.

We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to academic excellence.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Required Attachments By Candidate

Unofficial transcripts, curriculum vitae, short statement outlining previous/current teaching/research experience related to directing integrated projects in Petroleum Engineering discipline.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.