Adjunct Professor Civil Engineering Labs

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,675,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adjunct Professor for CE341A: Soil Mechanics Laboratory at New Jersey Institute of Technology will deliver hands-on lab instruction covering soil classification, compaction, permeability, consolidation, and shear strength testing per ASTM protocols. Responsibilities include preparing and supervising sessions, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety, and grading lab work to complement the lecture.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage undergraduate students in a laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Teaching experience in undergraduate civil engineering courses or laboratory sessions.
• Working knowledge of fundamental civil engineering principles and lab methods.
• Experience with laboratory safety and equipment handling.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain concepts to students.
• Professional engineering experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CE341A soil mechanics laboratory sessions.
• Instruct demonstrations of lab experiments, testing methods, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Prepare and organize laboratory activities, including experiments and materials.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and ensure students understand procedures.
• Provide practical experience that complements the lecture course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Student supervision

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

ASTM testing protocols

Job description

Title: Adjunct Professor Civil Engineering Labs Reports To: Chair

Position Summary: The Adjunct Professor for CE341A: Soil Mechanics Laboratory will deliver hands‑on laboratory instruction covering fundamental geotechnical testing procedures, including soil classification, compaction, permeability, consolidation, and shear strength testing, in accordance with standard ASTM protocols. Responsibilities include preparing and supervising laboratory sessions, ensuring proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, enforcing safety procedures, grading lab reports and assignments, and providing students with practical experience that complements the theoretical content of the companion lecture course.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage undergraduate students in a laboratory setting are essential.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct and supervise civil engineering laboratory sessions in accordance with approved course syllabi, laboratory procedures, and departmental standards.
• Provide instruction and demonstrations of laboratory experiments, testing methods, instrumentation, and engineering procedures relevant to the assigned course.
• Prepare and organize laboratory activities, including experiments, equipment, materials, samples, and instructional resources prior to each laboratory session.
• Demonstrate proper use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, ensuring students understand appropriate operating procedures and testing techniques.

Pre‑Requisite Qualifications:

• Educational Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching, instructing, or assisting with undergraduate civil engineering courses or laboratory sessions.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of fundamental civil engineering principles relevant to the laboratory, including appropriate laboratory methods, testing procedures, equipment, and safety practices.
• Laboratory Experience: Practical experience with civil engineering laboratory equipment, instrumentation, experimental procedures, and data collection/analysis relevant to the course.
• Safety: Knowledge of and ability to enforce laboratory health and safety procedures, including proper handling and use of equipment and materials.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, laboratory procedures, and experimental results to undergraduate students.
• Student Support: Ability to supervise students during laboratory activities, answer technical questions, and provide appropriate instructional guidance.
• Professional Qualifications: Engineering-related professional, industry, research, or laboratory experience is desirable and may be considered an additional qualification.

Compensation: $2,668 per contact hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range: Period Activity Grade NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA: Exempt Time Type: Part time Pay Rate: Stipend

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