Adjunct Instructor, Civil Engineering

Gonzaga University Careers; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Gonzaga University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Civil Engineering to teach lectures and labs in the Spring 2027 slate in Spokane, WA, under a 50% appointment. Responsibilities include course and lab planning, delivering sessions, grading, and maintaining weekly office hours for student support.

Possible assignments include Water Resources Engineering Lab and Environmental Engineering Lab within the Civil Engineering Department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering (or a Bachelor’s degree with professional experience equivalent to a Master’s degree)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, teach, and lead assigned labs or courses.
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair).
• Create and grade assignments or lab reports, including submitting grades.

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering (or a Bachelor’s degree with professional experience equivalent to a Master’s degree)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Civil Engineering

Area: School of Engineering & Applied Science

Department:Civil Engineering

Telework Availability:On-campus Position

Employee Classification:Adjunct

Appointment Percentage: 50

Months per year: 4.5 (Faculty Only)

Salary Range: The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $2,020 per credit for lectures, $2,423 per credit for labs.

Review Date:October 2, 2026

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement?: No

Is this position eligible for a signing bonus?: No

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose:

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool within the Civil Engineering Department. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Civil Engineering who can contribute to our vibrant and growing student-centered program. Successful candidates will have the enthusiasm, classroom/lab presence, and skills to engage students and should be committed to pursuing excellence in teaching and promoting an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will be fully responsible for course or lab planning with existing course materials, delivering class sessions, collecting and grading assignments or lab reports, submitting grades, and being available to students for office hours for one hour per week per course (or more if needed). Gonzaga University is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff.

Possible teaching assignments/courses available in the civil engineering department for the Spring 2027 semester include:

• two sections of Water Resources Engineering Lab, and;
• two sections of Environmental Engineering Lab in the spring.

*This is a pool for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Adjunct instructors can teach a maximum of the equivalent of 6 credits per semester.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, plan, teach, and lead assigned labs or courses; - (Essential)
• Hold office hours (amount determined in consultation with Department Chair); - (Essential)
• Create and grade assignments or lab reports, including submitting grades according to established deadlines. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in civil engineering (or a Bachelor’s degree with professional experience equivalent to a Master’s degree)

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional engineering licensure
Prior teaching experience at the university level
Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Daily (>75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials:

• Curriculum Vitae